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[Hypochlorhydria in acute gastritis (author's transl)]
Deutsche Medizinische Wochenschrift (1946)
|December 21, 1979
Summary
A swallowed, non-sterilized pH electrode caused illness, including low stomach acid and gastritis. This suggests contaminated medical devices may transmit infectious diseases.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Infectious Diseases
- Medical Device Safety
Background:
- Medical procedures carry risks, including potential infection transmission.
- Contaminated instruments can lead to adverse patient outcomes.
- Endoscopic procedures require strict sterilization protocols.