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- Title
Using scent detection dogs to identify environmental reservoirs of Clostridium difficile: Lessons from the field.
- Authors
Cheng Li; Zurberg, Teresa; Kinna, Jaime; Acharya, Kushal; Warren, Jack; Shajari, Salomeh; Forrester, Leslie; Bryce, Elizabeth
- Abstract
Environmental reservoirs have been implicated in transmission of Clostridium difficile infections. Scent detection by canines has demonstrated promising ability to rapidly triage hospital surfaces and equipment. 18 months of data collected post-implementation of the canine scent detection project at Vancouver Coastal Health were used to identify key environmental reservoirs for C. difficile and possible mitigation strategies.
- Subjects
CANADA; CROSS infection prevention; CLOSTRIDIOIDES difficile; DOGS; ODORS; SMELL; HUMAN services programs; METHICILLIN-resistant staphylococcus aureus; MEDICAL equipment contamination; TERTIARY care
- Publication
Canadian Journal of Infection Control / Revue Canadienne de Prévention des Infections, 2019, Vol 34, Issue 2, p93
- ISSN
1183-5702
- Publication type
Article