Antimicrobial decontamination of endoscopes: Are we there yet?

The growth of GI endoscopy provision globally has mirrored developments in the management of GI disease. Endoscopic procedures have become increasingly complex and are often performed in critically ill patients. All endoscopes have the potential to harbor and transmit pathogens, which could cause lethal healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggest that the prevalence of HAIs has been on the decline.1 Endoscopy is generally safe, and HAIs associated with endoscopy have been uncommon despite the volume of procedures performed annually.

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