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815. Biofilm Accumulation in New Flexible Gastroscope Channels within 30 Days in Clinical Use

BACKGROUND: Flexible endoscopes are complex-design reusable devices, with long and narrow channels, making reprocessing difficult. Biofilm formation is a key factor for persistent contamination, as it protects microorganism against cleaning and disinfection agents. The aim of this study was to asses...

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Autores principales: Primo, Mariusa G, Costa, Dayane M, Guadagnin, Simone V, Azevedo, Adriana S, Alfa, Michelle J, Vickery, Karen, Leão-Vasconcelos, Lara Stefânia N, Tipple, Anaclara F
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Oxford University Press 2020
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7776197/
http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ofid/ofaa439.1004