Mycobacterial contamination of bronchoscopes: challenges and possible solutions in low resource settings
International Journal of Mycobacteriology. 2016; 5 (4): 408-411
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ABSTRACT
The use of bronchoscopes has increased in tuberculosis [TB] diagnostics to circumvent the diagnostic challenges that are associated with low sputum volume and smear-negative TB. In healthcare facilities situated in low income countries that have a high burden of TB, adequate decontamination of bronchoscopes is a challenge and often overlooked to save on time and costs. This amplifies the risk of outbreaks and pseudo-outbreaks due to Mycobacterium tuberculosis and nontuberculosis mycobacteria. In this minireview, we review published literature of contaminated bronchoscopes causing pseudo-outbreaks of M. tuberculosis and nontuberculosis mycobacteria in an effort to determine common sources, and possible mitigation strategies in low-resource settings
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IMEMR (Mediterrâneo Oriental)
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Inglês
Revista:
Int. J. Mycobacteriology
Ano de publicação:
2016
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