Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with antibiotic-resistant skin infection cured by virus therapy
By Mota Sá, Cátia et al.·Published in Veterinary dermatology·2025·Centro Veteriná·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Successful bacteriophage therapy of pyoderma caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A dog with widespread skin infections (pyoderma) caused by a tough-to-treat bacteria called methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius was successfully treated with a special virus therapy. The treatment involved applying a topical formulation of the bacteriophage, which specifically targets the bacteria, once a day for 30 days. After this treatment, the dog's skin condition improved significantly, showing that this approach can be effective for similar infections.
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Abstract
Pyoderma caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius poses significant challenges to canine health. Successful therapy requires an integrated approach to prudent antimicrobial use. This report describes the successful treatment of a dog with generalised superficial pyoderma using a topical formulation of S. pseudintermedius phage applied once daily for a period of 30 days.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39947881/