Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with skin abscess caused by Corynebacterium lactis bacteria
By Antunes, João Marcelo Azevedo de Paula et al.·Published in Veterinary microbiology·2015·Universidade Federal Rural do Semi-Á, Brazil·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Cutaneous abscess caused by Corynebacterium lactis in a companion dog.
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Plain-English summary
A dog developed a skin abscess, which is a painful swelling filled with pus, caused by a bacteria called Corynebacterium lactis. This bacteria is usually found in the milk of cows and is not commonly associated with dogs. The abscess was diagnosed through tests that looked at the cells and tissue of the affected area. Treatment for the abscess typically involves draining the pus and possibly using antibiotics to clear the infection. With proper care, the dog can recover well from this condition.
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Abstract
Many new, emerging and re-emerging diseases of humans are caused by pathogens which originate from animals or products of animal origin. Corynebacterium lactis, a recently described species of the genus Corynebacterium, was first isolated from milk of asymptomatic cows. In the present study a cutaneous abscess caused by C. lactis in a dog was recognized by cytologic and histologic examination in addition to 16S rRNA gene analysis of the microorganism. Therefore, C. lactis should be included among other bacterial species recognized as emerging pathogens for companion animals.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25937144/