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. 1984 Oct;39(10):785-8.
doi: 10.1136/thx.39.10.785.

Disinfection of the flexible fibreoptic bronchoscope against Mycobacterium tuberculosis and M gordonae

D Davis, H W Bonekat, D Andrews, J W Shigeoka

Disinfection of the flexible fibreoptic bronchoscope against Mycobacterium tuberculosis and M gordonae

D Davis et al. Thorax. 1984 Oct.

Abstract

In view of recent reports of contamination of the fibreoptic bronchoscope by tuberculous and non-tuberculous mycobacteria, we evaluated the disinfecting properties of aqueous glutaraldehyde (Cidex) and an iodophor (Prepodyne) against Mycobacterium tuberculosis and M gordonae. We found that a 15 minute disinfection procedure with either agent, coupled with initial vigorous mechanical cleaning of the bronchoscope and its accessories, is a quick and reliable method for preventing the contamination of the bronchoscope with mycobacteria.

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