Dermatitis of the legs of sheep associated with Staphylococcus aureus.
An outbreak of dermatitis affecting the legs of sheep is described. Laboratory investigations suggested that the condition was caused by Staphylococcus aureus. The differential diagnosis is discussed.
D000818:Animals; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004196:Disease Outbreaks / Q000662:veterinary*; D005260:Female; D007868:Leg Dermatoses / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D010118:Oxytetracycline / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012756:Sheep; D012757:Sheep Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000662:veterinary*
D010118:Oxytetracycline