Is Post-Reprocessing Microbiological Surveillance of Duodenoscopes Effective in Reducing the Potential Risk in Transmitting Pathogens?
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17010140
Abstract: Background: The use of a contaminated endoscope may lead to infections due to the transmission of potential pathogens from patient to patient. Methods: Post-reprocessing microbiological surveillance of four duodenoscopes was carried out over a three-year… read more here.
Keywords: potential risk; surveillance; post reprocessing; microbiological surveillance ... See more keywords