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An evaluation of disinfecting agents used in endoscopy suites

This research report looks at alternatives to glutaraldehyde for the disinfection of endoscopy suites in the National Health Service (NHS), it highlights their benefits and limitations.

The work was commissioned because of the historically high number of cases of occupational asthma caused by glutaraldehyde.

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