Gastrointestinal endoscopy 30-day-associated bacteremia: Nonoutbreak 5-year review in an inner-city, tertiary-care hospital.

Background: Gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures (GIEP's) are an essential part of patient care both diagnostically and therapeutically. Post-GIEP infections may be higher than previously reported and may not have been accurately captured in the past. The aim of this study was to determine the incidence and associated factors of bacteremia associated with GIEP's.