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doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i25.3953.
Current issues in endoscope reprocessing and infection control during gastrointestinal endoscopy
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Current issues in endoscope reprocessing and infection control during gastrointestinal endoscopy
World J Gastroenterol.
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Abstract
The purpose of this article is to review the evidence regarding transmission of infection during gastrointestinal endoscopy, factors important in endoscope reprocessing and infection control, areas to focus on to improve compliance, and recent developments and advances in the field.
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