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Peer-reviewed veterinary case report

Serratia marcescens-associated subcutaneous abscess in a dog.

Journal:
Veterinary medicine and science
Year:
2024
Authors:
Koo, Yoonhoi et al.
Affiliation:
College of Veterinary Medicine · South Korea
Species:
dog

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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Original publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37904649/