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Background: The rapid urease test is the preferred method for detection of H pylori in patients with uncomplicated ulcer disease undergoing EGD. However, the sensitivity of this test when performed during upper GI bleeding has been questioned. It has been suggested that false-negative results occur, resulting from buffering effects of blood. The direct effect of blood was evaluated on H pylori growth...
Background: Adequate disinfection of endoscopes is essential to prevent environmental and patient-to-patient transmission of infectious agents, but data from controlled studies are limited. Moreover, there is controversy regarding current guidelines for disinfection. We compared the antimicrobial efficacy of several endoscopic disinfection procedures controlling for multiple factors that affect reprocessing...
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