Surgical site infection in clean and clean contaminated procedures in veterinary practice – a multicentre study of perioperative practices in Portugal

Abstract

Surgical site infection (SSI) increases morbidity and antimicrobial use. It is essential to assess antimicrobial practices, especially in clean and clean-contaminated surgeries (C/CCS), where their necessity is often debated. This study assessed perioperative practices and antimicrobial use in eight Portuguese veterinary facilities, alongside SSI monitoring