Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Deep skin infection from Burkholderia gladioli in dog
By Rosenkrantz, Wayne et al.·Published in Veterinary dermatology·2024·Animal Dermatology Group, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Burkholderia gladioli deep pyoderma in a dog secondary to immunosuppressive ciclosporin and prednisone therapy.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old female dog developed a serious skin infection on her paw after being treated with ciclosporin and prednisone for immune-mediated hemolytic anemia. The vet used various tests, including skin biopsies and cultures, to identify the infection caused by a bacteria called Burkholderia gladioli, which had not been reported in dogs before. Treatment details weren't specified, but the identification of the infection is crucial for guiding effective treatment. It's important for pet owners to be aware of potential skin issues, especially when their pets are on immunosuppressive medications.
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Abstract
A dog presented with deep pyoderma on the paw, following treatment with ciclosporin and prednisone for immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia. Cytological evaluation, skin biopsy, aerobic culture, next-generation DNA sequencing and PCR were used to detect the first reported case of Burkholderia gladioli in a dog.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38654610/