Robertson, P., Smith, A. , Anderson, M., Stewart, J., Hamilton, K., McNamee, S. and Curran, E. T. (2017) Transmission of Salmonella enteritidis after endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography because of inadequate endoscope decontamination. American Journal of Infection Control, 45(4), pp. 440-442. (doi: 10.1016/j.ajic.2016.11.024) (PMID:28063730)
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Abstract
We report a historic nosocomial outbreak of Salmonella enteritidis affecting 4 inpatients who underwent endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography. The cause was attributed to inadequate decontamination of an on-loan endoscope used over a weekend. This report highlights the risks of using on-loan endoscopes, particularly regarding their commissioning and adherence to disinfection protocols. In an era of increasing antibiotic resistance, transmission of Enterobacteriaceae by endoscopes remains a significant concern.
Item Type: | Articles |
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Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Smith, Professor Andrew and Curran, Ms Evonne |
Authors: | Robertson, P., Smith, A., Anderson, M., Stewart, J., Hamilton, K., McNamee, S., and Curran, E. T. |
College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing > Dental School College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing > Nursing and Health Care |
Journal Name: | American Journal of Infection Control |
Publisher: | Elsevier |
ISSN: | 0196-6553 |
ISSN (Online): | 1527-3296 |
Published Online: | 04 January 2017 |
Copyright Holders: | Copyright © 2017 Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. |
First Published: | First published in American Journal of Infection Control 45(4):440-442 |
Publisher Policy: | Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher |
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