Bacterial translocation in horses with colic and the potential association with surgical site infection: a pilot study.

Michelle J HannDorina TimofteCajsa M IsgrenDebra C Archer

Published in: The Veterinary record (2020)

Bacterial translocation can occur in some horses with acute colic. However, we were unable to identify any association between bacterial translocation and the development of SSIs following emergency exploratory laparotomy.

Keyphrases

surgical site infection
public health
emergency department
liver failure
healthcare
respiratory failure
drug induced
intensive care unit
hepatitis b virus
climate change