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Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol 2008; 21(01): 1-7
DOI: 10.3415/VCOT-07-11-0106
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A review of multidrug resistant surgical site infections

J. S. Weese
1   Department of Pathobiology, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
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Received 28 November 2007

Accepted 06 January 2007

Publication Date:
17 December 2017 (online)

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Summary

Surgical site infections caused by bacteria that are resistant to multiple classes of antimicrobials are an important and increasing problem in veterinary medicine. Organisms such as methicillin-resistant staphylococci, extended spectrum beta-lactamase Enterobacteriaceae and multi-drug resistant Enterococcus, Acinetobacter and Pseudomonas spp. are among the current concerns; however, the emergence and dissemination of other multi-drug resistant organisms will likely follow. Despite the negative connotations that are associated with multi-drug resistant infections, most infections are potentially treatable if basic principles of infection treatment and infection control are followed.

Keywords

Nosocomial - antimicrobial resistance - surgical site infection
 

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