Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Common bacteria found in persistent dog wound infections
By A. Padhy et al.·Published in Veterinary World·2014·Department of Veterinary Microbiology, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India, NZ·View original on DOAJ →
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Original publication title: Microbial profile of canine persistent wound infections
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A study looked at 172 wound samples from dogs with ongoing infections, either from injuries or surgeries. The most common bacteria found in these wounds were Staphylococcus intermedius and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which can complicate healing. This means that dog wounds often have more than one type of bacteria, making it important for vets to identify the specific germs present to choose the right treatment. Proper diagnosis and targeted therapies can help manage these persistent infections effectively.
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Abstract
Aim: To analyse the microbial profile of canine persistent wound infections. Materials and Methods: The total wound samples (n=172) taken from both traumatic (140) and post-surgical (32) persistent wounds in canines were processed for routine microbial isolation and identification during a period of 15 months. Results: Staphylococcus intermedius was found to be the predominant isolate from all types of wounds under study. It was followed by Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, E. coli, Pasteurella spp., Corynaebacterium spp. and Bacillus spp. From different traumatic wounds of dogs, S. intermedius (92/140=65.7%) and from surgical wounds, P. aeruginosa (24/32=75%) were found to be the predominant isolates recovered whereas the most commonly isolated bacterial genus in both traumatic and surgical wounds of dogs was Staphylococcus spp. Conclusion: Canine wounds are polymicrobial in nature. Hence proper microbial laboratory diagnosis and presence of multiple organisms in a wound are to be taken into consideration for effective treatment of persistent wound infections in dogs.
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Search related cases →Original publication on DOAJ: https://doi.org/10.14202/vetworld.2014.244-247