Poor infection prevention and control standards are associated with environmental contamination with carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales and other multidrug-resistant bacteria in Swiss companion animal clinics

ConclusionsThe study indicates that IPC standards in companion animal clinics are variable and that insufficient IPC standards could contribute to the evolution of MDROs which can be transferred between the environment and working personnel. The implementation of IPC concepts in companion animal clinics should urgently be promoted.

http://link.springer.com/10.1186/s13756-020-00742-5

Source: Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control - June 22, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research