Figure 2From: Surveillance cultures of samples obtained from biopsy channels and automated endoscope reprocessors after high-level disinfection of gastrointestinal endoscopes Cultures of swabs of residual water from automated endoscope reprocessors (AERs). Immediately after completion of a high-level disinfection cycle, residual water from the inner surfaces of the AERs was collected using swabs under aseptic conditions.Back to article page