Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Subclinical urinary bacteria and infection risk after dog surgery
By Porcel Sánchez, Maria D et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2024·Department of Clinical Sciences (Porcel Sá, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Subclinical bacteriuria and surgical-site infection in 140 dogs with orthopedic and neurological conditions.
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Plain-English summary
A group of 140 dogs with orthopedic and neurological issues were studied to see if they had subclinical bacteriuria (a hidden urinary infection) and how it might affect their recovery after surgery. About 8.5% of these dogs had the infection, and 10.4% developed surgical-site infections after their procedures. Some dogs were treated with antibiotics after surgery, but the study didn't find clear reasons why some dogs developed these infections. The findings suggest that checking for hidden urinary infections before surgery might not be necessary, but it's still a topic of debate among veterinarians.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to determine the prevalence, risk factors, and types of bacterial isolates associated with subclinical bacteriuria (SBU) in dogs with reduced mobility; and to explore the influence of SBU on surgical-site infection (SSI) in dogs treated surgically for their conditions. ANIMALS: We studied 140 client-owned dogs. PROCEDURE: Medical records of dogs with orthopedic and neurological conditions from 3 academic referral hospitals were reviewed. Dogs receiving antimicrobials or showing lower urinary tract signs were excluded. Using generalized linear models, clinical, procedural, and postoperative variables were evaluated as possible risk factors for SBU and SSI. RESULTS: The prevalence of SBU and the rate of SSI were 8.5% (12/140) and 10.4% (10/96), respectively. Urine culture was completed in 6 of 12 dogs with SBU, and 3 results were positive (in 2 dogs andspp. in 1 dog). Four of the 10 dogs that developed SSI received postoperative antimicrobial therapy. The prevalence of SBU and types of bacterial isolates were similar to those in previous reports. Significant risk factors for developing SBU and its association with SSI were not identified. CONCLUSION AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Screening and treating for SBU preoperatively remains controversial.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39649735/