Abstract

1. Introduction2. Risk of infections, and potential problem areas during reprocessing3. Responsibilities4. Frequency5. Sampling for routine tests 5.1. Endoscopes 5.2. Final rinse water in washer-disinfectors 5.3. Water supply6. Cultures/culturing 6.1. Liquid samples from endoscope channels 6.2. Swabs 6.3. Water samples 6.4. Additional tests7. Interpretation of results and corrective measures in case of contamination 7.1. Total microbiological count 7.2. Detection of special microorganisms8. Management of outbreak of infectious agent9. References10. Appendix

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