A narrative review on current duodenoscope reprocessing techniques and novel developments

Abstract Duodenoscopy-associated infections occur worldwide despite strict adherence to reprocessing standards. The exact scope of the problem remains unknown because a standardized sampling protocol and uniform sampling techniques are lacking. The currently available multi-society protocol for micr...

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Main Authors: Maarten Heuvelmans, Herman F. Wunderink, Henny C. van der Mei, Jan F. Monkelbaan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-12-01
Series:Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13756-021-01037-z