Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Methicillin-resistant staph found in 12% of Canadian dog skin
By Joffe, Daniel et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2015·Shawnessy South Pet Hospital, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Prevalence of methicillin-resistant staphylococci in canine pyoderma cases in primary care veterinary practices in Canada: A preliminary study.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A study found that about 12% of dogs with skin infections (pyoderma) in Canada had a type of bacteria called methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus, which is harder to treat. This means that if your dog has a skin infection that isn't getting better with usual antibiotics, it might be due to this resistant bacteria. It's important to talk to your veterinarian about the best treatment options if your dog is diagnosed with a skin infection.
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Abstract
Pyoderma in dogs is most commonly caused by Staphylococcus spp., and significant emergence of methicillin resistance in staphylococcal pyoderma has been reported. This preliminary study of the prevalence of methicillin resistance in canine pyoderma cases in Canadian primary care veterinary practices revealed that methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus spp. were present in 12.1% of 149 staphylococcal positive skin culture cases.
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