Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Antibiotic treatment for resistant Staphylococcus infection in female
By Decristophoris, P et al.·Published in Schweizer Archiv fur Tierheilkunde·2011·Istituto cantonale di microbiologia·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Antibiotic treatments of a methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius infection in a dog: a case presentation.
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Plain-English summary
A female dog with mastitis (inflammation of the breast) and skin infections was treated with various antibiotics for 54 days without success. After testing, veterinarians identified the cause as a resistant bacteria called Staphylococcus pseudintermedius, which was resistant to many common antibiotics. Once they knew the specific bacteria involved, the vets could choose the right antibiotic treatment that worked effectively. This case highlights the importance of proper testing to find the right treatment for stubborn infections.
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Abstract
We report the antibiotic treatments administered to a female dog with mastitis and successive pyoderma. Microbiological investigations allowed the identification of Staphylococcus pseudintermedius after 54 days of various antibiotic treatments. The isolate carried the mecA gene and was resistant to 9 of 15 tested antibiotics. Consistent antibiotic treatment of the infection was possible only after accurate microbiological diagnosis.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21866514/