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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-12-01
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Series: | Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13756-021-01037-z |