Hospital acquired infections from veterinary hospitals: A review

The present manuscript describes about the hospital acquired infections, causative organisms, the factors effecting the occurrence of infections, development of drug resistance by infectious agents, spread of infections to other inpatients, owners of pets, staff, economic losses due to nosocomial infections and incidence of morbidity and mortality of animals. These infections may spread easily because of unsanitary, irregular hygienic practices and prove fatal too if overlooked. Regular practice of general infection prevention measures like personal hygiene and environmental hygiene in veterinary hospitals may help in reduction of morbidity, mortality of animals and economic loss to pet owners