Global Latex Probe Cover Market, by Type (Disposable and Reusable), by Application (Endocavity Probe Covers, Ultrasound Probe Covers, Transrectal and Transvaginal Probe Covers, General Purpose Probe Covers, and Other), by End User (Hospitals, Ambulatory Surgical Centers, Clinics, and Diagnostic Centers), and by Region (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa), is expected to be valued at US$ 552.76 million in 2020 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 7.2% over the forecast period (2020-2027), as highlighted in a new report published by Coherent Market Insights.
The rising incidence of cross infections due to ultrasound procedures is expected to boost growth of the latex probe cover market over the forecast period. For instance, according to the data published in the American Journal of Infection Control in 2018, ultrasound procedures such as transvaginal, transrectal, intracavity, tranesophageal, and post-operative wounds carry significant risk of cross infections. Moreover, a study conducted in 2017 by the NHS Health Scotland showed that patients opting for transvaginal scan had 41% higher probability of getting positive bacterial cultures and 26% are more likely to be prescribed with antibiotics within 30 days of ultrasound. Similarly, for patients undergoing transrectal ultrasounds, the probability of getting positive cultures increased up to 75%.