In:
Digestive Endoscopy, Wiley, Vol. 18, No. 4 ( 2006-10), p. 269-271
Abstract:
Background: Guidelines for high‐level disinfection of gastrointestinal endoscopes have been published in many countries; however, none of them have a statement for disinfection against the parasite Strongyloides stercoralis . To establish a method for gastrointestinal endoscope disinfection against Strongyloides stercoralis , we examined the disinfection efficacy of high‐level disinfectants (3% glutaraldehyde, 0.55% ortho‐phthalaldehyde, and 0.3% peracetic acid) and 70% ethanol by in vitro tests. Methods: Strongyloides stercoralis larval suspension (0.05 mL) was added to 0.95 mL of each disinfectant and disinfection time measured under low magnification microscopy. Results: Among the high‐level disinfectants, peracetic acid was more efficacious for disinfection against Strongyloides stercoralis than glutaraldehyde and ortho‐phthalaldehyde. Ethanol was also efficacious for parasite killing. Conclusion: These results suggested that peracetic acid be recommended for gastrointestinal endoscope disinfection in regions with endemic Strongyloides stercoralis .
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0915-5635
,
1443-1661
DOI:
10.1111/den.2006.18.issue-4
DOI:
10.1111/j.1443-1661.2006.00653.x
Language:
English
Publisher:
Wiley
Publication Date:
2006
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2020071-7
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