Investigation of possible transmission of a susceptible microorganism through a contaminated duodenoscope; a case report

Investigation of possible transmission of a susceptible microorganism through a contaminated duodenoscope; a case report

Abstract Background Despite compliance to extensive reprocessing protocols, duodenoscopes have been linked to outbreaks of susceptible and multi-drug resistant organisms (MDRO) due to persistent duodenoscope contamination. Duodenoscope-associated infections (DAIs) based on transmission of susceptibl...

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Main Authors: Judith A. Kwakman, Arjan W. Rauwers, Corné H. W. Klaassen, Marco J. Bruno, Margreet C. Vos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-08-01
Series:Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control
Subjects:
Duodenoscope
Duodenoscope-associated infection (DAI)
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreaticography (ERCP)
Nosocomial infection
Case report
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13756-021-00996-7

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13756-021-00996-7

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