Incidence of human papillomavirus contamination of transvaginal probes in Japan and possible contamination prevention strategy

Conclusions In Japan, the HPV contamination rate of vaginal probes in routine practice was 4.2 %. There was no HPV contamination of probes after changing the gloves for cover exchange for each patient. This strategy may prevent HPV probe contamination.

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Source: Journal of Medical Ultrasonics - June 1, 2016 Category: Radiology Source Type: research