Treatment of canine actinomycosis.
Sixteen cases of actinomycosis seen at the University of Georgia were reviewed. Treatment in 15 cases consisted of long-term antibiotic therapy combined with lavage and drainage of the affected area. Surgical debridement was used in several cases. Treatment was successful in 12 cases.
D000196:Actinomycosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D000818:Animals; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000628:therapy*; D004285:Dogs; D004322:Drainage / Q000662:veterinary; D005260:Female; D008297:Male; D009617:Nocardia Infections / Q000662:veterinary; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D007507:Therapeutic Irrigation / Q000662:veterinary