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SA: Patients retested after bacteria found on hospital equipment
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AAP General News (Australia)
11-15-2005
SA: Patients retested after bacteria found on hospital equipment
Almost 200 people who underwent colonoscopies at a South Australian hospital now face
further testing after bacteria was found on the hospital equipment.
South Australia Health Minister JOHN HILL has announced an immediate review of procedures
for cleaning and disinfecting equipment at the ...
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