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The Veterinary clinics of North America. Equine practice2004; 20(3); 643-653; doi: 10.1016/j.cveq.2004.07.003

Horses and the risk of zoonotic infections.

Abstract: Infectious agents are insidious, often changing to adapt to host defenses or treatment advances. Because these challenges will continue, the need to apply standard and transmission-based precautions is important not only in the human hospital setting but in the veterinary clinic setting. In addition, to prevent human infection and potential liability, clinics need to establish program algorithms to prevent disease spread for specific agents or planned procedures to respond to potential nosocomial and zoonotic disease events. These need to be done proactively. Furthermore, more money needs to be dedicated to establish infection control programs and to improve the science of infection control in the veterinary setting.
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Publication Date: 2004-11-03 PubMed ID: 15519824PubMed Central: PMC7118998DOI: 10.1016/j.cveq.2004.07.003Google Scholar: Lookup
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The research article discusses the high risk of zoonotic diseases being transmitted through horses and calls for stronger infection control programs and more scientific advancements in the veterinary clinic setting.

Overview of the Research

  • The paper emphasizes the significant threat of infectious agents, which are sneaky and often adapt to host defenses or treatment innovations. Due to this ever-present threat, the use of standard and transmission-based precautions is essential in a variety of care settings, including human hospitals and veterinary clinics.
  • The research highlights the need to prevent human infection and protect veterinary clinics from potential liability. The method proposed to achieve this involves the creation of program algorithms that prevent the spread of specific pathogens or predetermined procedures for reacting to potential nosocomial and zoonotic disease events. It is deemed necessary to design these measures proactively.

Recommendations

  • The paper concludes by advocating for a commitment to funding for the establishment and operation of infection control programs. The paper posits that we need to do more to improve the science of infection control. Without enough resources, attempts to regulate infection in veterinary clinics will be ineffective and could lead to the continued spread of zoonoses, diseases transmitted between animals and humans.
  • By focusing more resources towards infection control in veterinary clinics, the barriers preventing proper infection control can be addressed, potentially reducing the number of zoonotic infections in humans. This protective measure can further ensure the safety of both pet owners and veterinary healthcare providers.

Impact of the Study

  • This study draws attention to the risks associated with veterinary practices, particularly in relation to horses, and the potential for zoonotic disease transmission. The findings stress the importance of adequate resources and forward planning in mitigating the risks.
  • Overall, the study contributes to our understanding of zoonotic diseases and underscores the urgent need for more robust infection control procedures in veterinary settings. The recommendations made could significantly influence policy decisions regarding resource allocations and the design of future infection control programs.

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Bender JB, Tsukayama DT. (2004). Horses and the risk of zoonotic infections. Vet Clin North Am Equine Pract, 20(3), 643-653. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cveq.2004.07.003

Publication

The Veterinary clinics of North America. Equine practice
ISSN: 0749-0739
NlmUniqueID: 8511904
Country: United States
Language: English
Volume: 20
Issue: 3
Pages: 643-653

Researcher Affiliations

Bender, Jeff B
  • University of Minnesota, 136F ABLMS, 1354 Eckles Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55108, USA. bende002@umn.edu
Tsukayama, Dean T

    MeSH Terms

    • Animals
    • Cross Infection / prevention & control
    • Cross Infection / veterinary
    • Horse Diseases / prevention & control
    • Horse Diseases / transmission
    • Horses
    • Humans
    • Infection Control / methods
    • Risk Assessment
    • Risk Factors
    • Zoonoses

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