       Document 0326
 DOCN  M9630326
 TI    [Risk of infection in endoscopy]
 DT    9603
 AU    Leiss O; Niebel J; Exner M; Fachbereich Gastroenterologie und
       Infektiologie Deutsche Klinik; fur Diagnostik, Wiesbaden.
 SO    Leber Magen Darm. 1995 Sep;25(5):198-202. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE
       MED/96052927
 AB    Infection is one of the hazards of endoscopic procedures. This long
       known risk has received major concern because of potential HIV
       infection. In the individual patient, both, patient related factors
       (such as the compromised host) and procedure related factors (such as
       tissue damage) determine the risk of infection. The potential for
       transmission of microorganisms from patient to patient or from the
       endoscopic equipment to the patient is reviewed. Common sources of
       infection and relevant microorganisms are listed. For prevention of
       transfer of infective agents through the contaminated endoscope the
       importance of thorough mechanical cleaning of the endoscope and adequate
       disinfection is stressed.
 DE    Cross Infection/PREVENTION & CONTROL/*TRANSMISSION  *Disinfection
       Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal/*INSTRUMENTATION  English Abstract  Human
       HIV Infections/PREVENTION & CONTROL/TRANSMISSION  Risk Factors  JOURNAL
       ARTICLE  REVIEW  REVIEW, TUTORIAL

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