Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Deep skin infection from Serratia marcescens in a Border Collie
By Wang, Ran et al.·Published in Veterinary medicine and science·2025·College of Veterinary Medicine, China·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Deep Pyoderma Caused by Serratia marcescens in a Border Collie in China.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A Border Collie in China had deep skin infections (deep pyoderma) that showed up as red, inflamed spots on its belly and back. The vet diagnosed the condition by examining the dog and identifying the bacteria causing the infection, which was a type called Serratia marcescens. Fortunately, the dog responded well to specific antibiotic treatment and recovered from the infection.
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Abstract
This case report highlights Serratia marcescens as a causative agent of deep pyoderma in a Border Collie which presented with multiple erythematous lesions on the abdomen and back. The diagnosis of deep pyoderma was confirmed through clinical evaluation and bacterial identification. This case is the first reported instance of S. marcescens infection in a dog in China, and it was successfully managed with targeted antibiotic therapy.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41169205/