title: Intra-cavitary ultrasound probes: cleaning and high-level disinfection are necessary for both the probe head and handle to reduce the risk of infection transmission.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medical Microbiology and St Boniface Research Centre,University of Manitoba,Winnipeg,Canada.
authors.forename: Michelle J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Alfa
mesh_terms: D003428:Cross Infection / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004203:Disinfection / Q000379:methods*; D019160:Endosonography / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004866:Equipment Contamination / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D016216:Ultrasonography, Prenatal / Q000009:adverse effects*