Improving infection control in a veterinary hospital: a detailed study on patterns of faecal contamination to inform changes in practice

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  • who: Ashokkumar Singaravelu from the The practice of veterinary medicine has changed in recent decades with an increase in the number of specialised secondary and tertiary referral practicesThere are increasing numbers of patients, especially in companion animal practice, that are treated for chronic illnesses, immunosuppressive conditions or have received surgical implants. In addition, many animals presenting at veterinary referral hospitals have previously received treatment with antimicrobial drugs. In primary practice, Singleton et_al reported prescription of antimicrobials in, .8% of dogs and, .5% of cats presenting to , sentinel practices in the UK [1]. The figures for referral practices . . .

     

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