A1: Biosecurity In Veterinary Clinic Flashcards
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Biosecurity
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Measures (in the form of protocol) to prevent the spread of disease and infection between people and animals
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Decontamination
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Freeing an object from contaminants (fomites)
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Hazardous Waste
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Needles/syringes, some medications, and samples (blood/urine/feces) that all have the potential to be infectious
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Isolation Wards
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Designated/separate area for patients with infectious disease (parvo/rabies) that has its own water and drainage
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Microbes
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Any living organism (bacteria/virus/fungus)
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Microbial Resistance
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When microbes become resistant to antimicrobial agents (ex. Antibiotics/chemical cleaning agents)
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Barrier Precautions
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Gloves, masks and protective eye wear should be worn when touching or handling bodily fluids and biological specimens
