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Peer-reviewed veterinary case report

Patient management.

Journal:
The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice
Year:
2015
Authors:
Guptill, Lynn
Affiliation:
Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences · United States

Abstract

Hospital-associated infections, including those caused by zoonotic agents, represent an increasing concern in veterinary practice. Veterinarians and hospital staff are obligated and expected to provide education about and protection from transmission of pathogens among animal patients and between animal patients and human beings (eg, veterinary staff, volunteers, owners) who come into contact with infected animals. Patient management involves assessing risks of pathogen transmission, identification of animals either suspected of or proved to be infected with a transmissible infectious disease agent, and the implementation of measures that minimize the likelihood of transmission of the infectious agent.

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Original publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25721618/