Infection prevention and control practices of ambulatory veterinarians: A questionnaire study in Finland

Infection prevention and control practices of ambulatory veterinarians: A questionnaire study in Finland

Abstract Background Veterinarians face the risk of contracting zoonotic pathogens. Infection prevention and control (IPC) guidelines stress the importance of proper hand hygiene and personal protective equipment (PPE) to prevent transmission of these pathogens. Objectives We aimed to assess how ambu...

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Main Authors: Marie Verkola, Terhi Järvelä, Asko Järvinen, Pikka Jokelainen, Anna‐Maija Virtala, Paula M. Kinnunen, Annamari Heikinheimo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2021-07-01
Series:Veterinary Medicine and Science
Subjects:
hand hygiene
infection control
personal protective equipment
veterinarians
zoonoses
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/vms3.464

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https://doi.org/10.1002/vms3.464

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