| Literature DB >> 28063730 |
Paul Robertson1, Andrew Smith2, Margaret Anderson3, Jackie Stewart2, Kate Hamilton2, Sandra McNamee2, Evonne T Curran2.
Abstract
We report a historic nosocomial outbreak of Salmonella enteritidis affecting 4 inpatients who underwent endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography. The cause was attributed to inadequate decontamination of an on-loan endoscope used over a weekend. This report highlights the risks of using on-loan endoscopes, particularly regarding their commissioning and adherence to disinfection protocols. In an era of increasing antibiotic resistance, transmission of Enterobacteriaceae by endoscopes remains a significant concern.Keywords: Decontamination; Endoscope; Salmonella
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Year: 2017 PMID: 28063730 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2016.11.024
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Am J Infect Control ISSN: 0196-6553 Impact factor: 2.918