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| susieQ1
- Thu Oct 25, 2007 5:19 pm |
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Is there a chance of getting staph inf from having a colonosopy? Since they use the same tubing on everyone, how do they sterilize it? Thanks.
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| Dr. Chan Lowe
- Thu Oct 25, 2007 5:29 pm |
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 Hi SusieQ1,
It is unlikely that you would get a staph infection from a colonoscopy. Staph is more of a skin bug and is rarely found in the GI tract.
Regarding the sterilization of the equipment, every part of the camera and equipment used that comes in contact with a patient is sterilized by washing as well as usually a high temperature treatment to kill any bacteria that may be present. The risk of getting an infection from the equipment is virtually zero.
Best wishes.
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