Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Staphylococcus types and antibiotic resistance in dog skin infections
By Hauschild, Tomasz & Wójcik, Agnieszka·Published in Research in veterinary science·2007·University of Bialystok·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Species distribution and properties of staphylococci from canine dermatitis.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A study found that dogs with skin infections often have a type of bacteria called Staphylococcus intermedius. This bacteria can be resistant to many antibiotics, making treatment challenging. However, some antibiotics like amoxicillin/clavulanic acid, cephalexin, and gentamicin were effective against these infections. It's important for pet owners to be aware that skin problems in dogs can be caused by these bacteria, and working with a veterinarian to choose the right treatment is crucial for recovery.
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Abstract
The occurrence and phenotypic, and genotypic properties of 24 Staphylococcus isolates from canine dermatitis were investigated. The predominant staphylococcal species was Staphylococcus intermedius. The other species such as Staphylococcus chromogenes, Staphylococcus sciuri, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus saprophyticus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, and Staphylococcus capitis were only occasionally isolated. The study showed low level biochemical diversity among S. intermedius isolates. Resistance to antibiotics was frequently observed, with 87.5% of the isolates showing resistance to at least one drug. The most active antimicrobial agents against all staphylococci were amoxicillin/clavulanic acid, cephalexin and gentamicin. Resistance to carbenicillin, amoxicillin, ampicillin, cephadroxil, erythromycin, clinadmaycin and neomycin was common. No correlation was observed between antibiotic resistance and plasmid profile. PFGE analysis revealed a high degree of genetic polymorphism of S. intermedius, even among isolates collected in a restricted area over a short time.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17126372/