Infectious Disease
Limiting the Zoonotic Risks of Bacterial Infections
Zoonotic bacterial diseases of interest include leptospirosis, staphylococcal infections, salmonellosis, bartonellosis, and carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales.
Infectious Disease
Limiting the Zoonotic Risks of Fungal Skin Infections
Educating clients about the zoonotic disease along with recommended treatment plans, including disinfecting the environment, is a crucial component of managing these patients.
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Feline Panleukopenia Virus
Veterinary nurses who understand the FPV disease process and supportive care that must accompany treatment of FPV-infected cats will be able to provide excellent nursing care for the patient.
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Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex
Veterinary nurses play a key role in helping clients separate facts from fiction in regard to CIRDC as well as other vaccine-preventable diseases.Â
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Canine Parvovirus
Canine parvovirus is a highly contagious and resilient virus that attacks the gastrointestinal tract of dogs. Learn about the role of the canine parvovirus vaccination and key information such as adverse reactions, vaccination schedule, and more.
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Rabies Vaccination for Dogs
State and city guidelines, hospital policy, and species all affect timing of the first rabies vaccination.
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The Veterinary Nurse’s Role in Preventing Hospital-Acquired Infections
Veterinary nurses are integral in preventing, managing, and controlling disease transmission in veterinary hospitals.
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Leptospirosis in Dogs
Clinical presentations of leptospirosis in dogs can vary, diagnosis is difficult, and the zoonotic potential is serious—here is how to treat leptospirosis in dogs and assist in prevention.
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The 3 Rs of Tick-Borne Diseases
The veterinary medical team must use effective communication and education to ensure clients understand the threat of tick-borne disease and the best preventive methods.