Internal Medicine
MRSA in the Veterinary Clinic: Management of Pets and People
MRSA in dogs and cats is generally acquired from people, so it is important to stress good hand hygiene and appropriate use of gloves in the veterinary setting.
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BS, CVT, AAS
Leslie, a Certified Veterinary Technician since 2002, currently works at the Minnesota Department of Health in the Zoonotic Disease Unit. Leslie was the Infection Control and Safety Technician at the University of Minnesota Veterinary Medical Center for nearly 8 years and has experience in infection control and occupational health specific to the veterinary field. She has also been a member of Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) since 2008.
MRSA in dogs and cats is generally acquired from people, so it is important to stress good hand hygiene and appropriate use of gloves in the veterinary setting.
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