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1.3c Infectious Agents

The following sections will look at particular infectious agents that can contaminate endoscopes and potentially cause health care associated infections. The main agents that cause concern are bacteria, viruses and prions and they are listed in alphabetical order below.

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Bacteria

Viruses

Others

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Last Updated: 10 April 2008
Last Reviewed: 10 April 2009