Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Chronic paw inflammation in dogs with resistant bacterial infections
By SAYILKAN, Başar Ulaş et al.·Published in Veteriner Hekimler Derneği Dergisi·2022·ONDOKUZ MAYIS ÜNİVERSİTESİ, VETERİNER FAKÜLTESİ·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: Canine chronic inflammatory pododermatitis complicated with resistant bacteria: clinical case series
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
Four dogs, including a German Shepherd, a Labrador Retriever, and a Setter, were brought in for chronic inflammation of their paw skin, which caused discomfort and swelling. Tests showed they had a resistant bacterial infection called Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). The veterinarians treated them with specific antibiotics that worked against the bacteria, along with a steroid called prednisolone to help reduce inflammation. Thanks to this treatment, all four dogs showed significant improvement and were on the road to recovery.
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Abstract
Pododermatitis is defined as the inflammation of the paw skin of nails, interdigital space, base pads, and nail folds. Complex conditions known as pedal folliculitis and furunculosis often need complicated diagnosis and treatment because of their multifactorial nature. Four dogs with symptoms of chronic and progressive pododermatitis were admitted to the Ondokuzmayis University Animal Hospital. Bacteriological examination of exudates revealed Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection in German Shepherd, Labrador Retriever and Setter dogs. The MRSA isolate was sensitive only to teicoplanin, gentamicin and enrofloxacin, respectively. From the infection of the mixed-breed dog, ampicillin/sulbactam susceptible Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus spp. was isolated. Antinuclear Antibody Tests revealed high positive titers. The use of antibiotics sensitive for each dog together with the combination of prednisolone treatment resulted in significant recovery. In conclusion, antibiotic-resistant bacteria and immunomodulatory responsive etiology should be considered together in cases of chronic pododermatitis in dogs.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Crossref: https://doi.org/10.33188/vetheder.951118