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Written by AVFP
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Thursday, January 15, 2009 12:00 AM |
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Veterinary clinics, pet owners can help prevent transmission among species
"MRSA is a significant issue in veterinary medicine, even though it is primarily a human health problem. The potential for zoonotic transmission places both people and animals at risk," said Dr. Carolynn T. MacAllister, director of continuing education and veterinary extension with the Oklahoma State University Center for Veterinary Health Sciences. "That is why veterinarians should take steps to help prevent transmission by adhering to established infection control practices and educating pet owners on the appropriate precautions to take at home."
Download the model infection control plan at
http://www.avma.org/services/model_infection_control_plan.rtf
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