Khalsa, K., Smith, A. , Morrison, P., Shaw, D., Peat, M., Howard, P., Hamilton, K. and Stewart, A. (2014) Contamination of a purified water system by Aspergillus fumigatus in a new endoscopy reprocessing unit. American Journal of Infection Control, 42(12), pp. 1337-1339. (doi: 10.1016/j.ajic.2014.08.008)
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Publisher's URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajic.2014.08.008
Abstract
Use of purified water for the final rinse stage of disinfected endoscopes is an important element of quality control. We describe the detection and management of <i>Aspergillus fumigatus</i> contamination of a new reverse osmosis unit supplying 10 automated endoscope reprocessor basins. Prompt detection and reaction to this contaminant were possible because of the introduction of a comprehensive program for microbiological monitoring of rinse waters, which included total viable counts, endotoxin, conductivity, and <i>Pseudomonas</i> spp.
| Item Type: | Articles |
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| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Khalsa, Mr Kamaljit and Smith, Professor Andrew |
| Authors: | Khalsa, K., Smith, A., Morrison, P., Shaw, D., Peat, M., Howard, P., Hamilton, K., and Stewart, A. |
| College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing > Dental School |
| Journal Name: | American Journal of Infection Control |
| Publisher: | Elsevier Inc. |
| ISSN: | 0196-6553 |
| ISSN (Online): | 1527-3296 |
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