Infection control and hygiene: a guide to best practice

Abstract

Infection prevention and control is a scientific approach and practical solution designed to prevent harm caused by infection to patients and health workers. Therefore, maintaining high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in veterinary practice is vitally important to ensure the safety of patients, staff and clients by minimising risk of acquiring infection whilst on the premises. Key infection control protocols play an important part in maintaining practice hygiene.

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Evaluation of Environmental Contamination with Salmonella spp. in a Large Animal Ward at a Veterinary Hospital in Malaysia

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