Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Volume 9, Issue 4 , Pages 225-232 , October 2007

Risks of Infection from Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

  • Aasma Shaukat, MD
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  • Douglas B. Nelson, MD, FASGE

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Douglas B. Nelson, MD, FASGE, VA Medical Center (111D), One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417.

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Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Volume 9, Issue 4 , Pages 225-232 , October 2007

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