Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with antibiotic-resistant paw infection
By Mariana Grecu et al.·Published in Veterinary Sciences·2023·Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Iași University of Life Sciences “Ion Ionescu de la Brad”, 8 Mihail Sadoveanu Alley, 700489 Iasi, Romania, CH·View original on DOAJ →
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Original publication title: The Bacteriophages Therapy of Interdigital Pyoderma Complicated by Cellulitis with Antibiotic-Resistant <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> in a Dog—Case Report
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Plain-English summary
A dog with a serious skin infection between its toes, complicated by cellulitis (a skin infection), was treated with bacteriophages after antibiotics failed to help. The infection was caused by a tough bacteria called Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which is known for being resistant to many medications. The bacteriophage therapy, which uses viruses that target bacteria, was effective in treating the infection. After the treatment, the dog's skin condition improved significantly, showing that bacteriophages can be a promising option for tough infections.
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Abstract
<i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> is a highly pathogenic bacterium with high pathogenicity, that can cause serious infections in all species and especially in dogs. Treatment of the infection induced by this bacterium can be a challenge considering that some strains have developed resistance to most classes of antimicrobials. The use of bacteriophages to alleviate infections caused by <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> has demonstrated their potential for both internal and external applications. This study aimed to illustrate the treatment with bacteriophages in bacterially complicated skin lesions that do not respond to antimicrobial therapy.
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Search related cases →Original publication on DOAJ: https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10110642