Reducing the risk of pet-associated zoonotic infections

Stull, Jason W.; Brophy, Jason; Weese, J. Scott

doi:10.1503/cmaj.141020

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“…1 In a linked review, Stull and colleagues discussed the medical risks of pet ownership. 2 Although zoonotic infections are a possible risk of animal contact, the greatest burden of risk of disease transmission from domestic animals is among farmers in developing countries. Stull and colleagues affirmed that zoonotic infections acquired from pets are uncommon, highlighted the most important pathogens and suggested strategies to reduce the risk of transmission.…”

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Assessing the benefits and risks of owning a pet

Cherniack

2015

CMAJ

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Assessing the benefits and risks of owning a pet

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2015

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“…1 They and others have pro vided similar commentary in regard to preventing infections when pets or other animals are brought into health care facilities. 2,3 Given variations in both pets and health care facilities, the acute care setting warrants the most vigilance.…”

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Nitrofurantoin and older women

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CMAJ

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“…Additional suggestions for prevention of infection include regular pet grooming and bathing, maintaining short nails to prevent scratches, and spaying and neutering to prevent roaming, which can increase risk of disease exposure and transmission. 60 Immunocompromised people have an increased risk of acquiring zoonotic diseases, including those transmitted by pets. Those individuals who are ,5 or .65 yr of age; pregnant; diabetic; have HIV-infection; are undergoing immunosuppressive chemotherapy, organ transplantation, or treatment for autoimmune diseases; or have other conditions for which their physician has indicated that they are at an increased risk for infections should take greater caution.…”

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2018 AAHA Infection Control, Prevention, and Biosecurity Guidelines*

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Bjorvik

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Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association

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A veterinary team's best work can be undone by a breach in infection control, prevention, and biosecurity (ICPB). Such a breach, in the practice or home-care setting, can lead to medical, social, and financial impacts on patients, clients, and staff, as well as damage the reputation of the hospital. To mitigate these negative outcomes, the AAHA ICPB Guidelines Task Force believes that hospital teams should improve upon their current efforts by limiting pathogen exposure from entering or being transmitted throughout the hospital population and using surveillance methods to detect any new entry of a pathogen into the practice. To support these recommendations, these practice-oriented guidelines include step-by-step instructions to upgrade ICPB efforts in any hospital, including recommendations on the following: establishing an infection control practitioner to coordinate and implement the ICPB program; developing evidence-based standard operating procedures related to tasks performed frequently by the veterinary team (hand hygiene, cleaning and disinfection, phone triage, etc.); assessing the facility's ICPB strengths and areas of improvement; creating a staff education and training plan; cataloging client education material specific for use in the practice; implementing a surveillance program; and maintaining a compliance evaluation program. Practices with few or no ICPB protocols should be encouraged to take small steps. Creating visible evidence that these protocols are consistently implemented within the hospital will invariably strengthen the loyalties of clients to the hospital as well as deepen the pride the staff have in their roles, both of which are the basis of successful veterinary practice. (J Am Anim Hosp Assoc 2018; 54:-------.

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Reducing the risk of pet-associated zoonotic infections

Cited by 106 publications

References 33 publications

Assessing the benefits and risks of owning a pet

Assessing the benefits and risks of owning a pet

Nitrofurantoin and older women

2018 AAHA Infection Control, Prevention, and Biosecurity Guidelines*

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