BSAVA Updates Their Practice Guidelines On Reducing The Risk Of MRSA And MRSP

BSAVA have this week updated their practice guidelines on reducing the risk of MRSA and MRSP The in-depth advice covers information on routine measures to prevent the spread of MRSA and MRSP, managing infected patients and staff/environment screening. The update also includes instructional video clips on thorough hand washing practices and downloadable posters for display in veterinary premises, supplied with kind permission of Dr Tim Nuttall. Dr Tim Nuttall of University of Liverpool, has also contributed an article entitled 'Meticillin-resistant staphylococci in companion animals' which gives a detailed account of the background to antimicrobial resistant bacteria and also practical guidance on ways to diagnose, treat and avoid infections. The updated guidelines and associated content can be found in the Advice pages of the BSAVA website - http://www.bsava.com/Advice/MRSA/tabid/171/Default.aspx

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