13 Questions
What was the cause of an outbreak of infections among newborns traced to health-care workers?
Yeast (Malassezia pachydermatis)
What was the source of an outbreak of ringworm in a NICU?
Pet cat of a nurse
What are Animal-Assisted Activities (AAA)?
Programs that enhance the patients’ quality of life by allowing them to visit animals in a common, central location or in individual patient rooms
What is Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT)?
Goaldirected intervention that incorporates an animal into the treatment process provided by a credentialed therapist
What is the potential reason for the low frequency of outbreaks of infectious disease as a result of contact with animals in health-care facilities?
The relatively limited presence of animals in health-care facilities
What was associated with an outbreak of Rhodococcus (Gordona) bronchialis sternal SSIs after coronary-artery bypass surgery?
A colonized nurse
What is the potential reason for the low frequency of outbreaks as a result of contact with animals in areas housing immunocompetent patients?
The relatively limited presence of animals in health-care facilities and effectiveness of Animal-Assisted Activities (AAA)
What is the primary observation that led to the concept for AAT?
Patients with pets recovering more rapidly from medical procedures
Who are considered to benefit from contact with animals according to the text?
Children, the elderly, and certain patient populations
What is essential for animals participating in AAA or AAT sessions?
Good health and up-to-date immunizations and medications
What is emphasized as essential for animals' health and behavior status?
Regular re-evaluation
What should animals be routinely screened for or have evidence of?
Enteric parasites or completed antihelminthic regimen
What should animals participating in AAT sessions be free of?
Fleas and ticks
Test your knowledge about the transmission of infections from health-care workers with pets at home. Learn about outbreaks caused by yeast, ringworm, and Rhodococcus associated with health-care workers and their pets.
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