Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with Serratia marcescens skin abscess resistant to antibiotics
By Koo, Yoonhoi et al.·Published in Veterinary medicine and science·2024·College of Veterinary Medicine, South Korea·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Serratia marcescens-associated subcutaneous abscess in a dog.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A dog with hypothyroidism, hyperadrenocorticism, and diabetes developed a painful lump under the skin caused by a bacterial infection (Serratia marcescens). Despite attempts to treat the infection with antibiotics and topical antiseptics, the treatments did not work. The dog's condition highlights the challenges of treating infections in pets with multiple health issues, especially when the bacteria are resistant to common medications.
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Abstract
This report describes the clinical presentation and progression of a Serratia marcescens-associated subcutaneous abscess in a dog with hypothyroidism, hyperadrenocorticism and diabetes mellitus. The S. marcescens isolate was resistant to several antibiotics. Treatment with antibiotics and topical antiseptics was not successful.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37904649/