Management of MRSA septic arthritis in a dog using a gentamicin-impregnated collagen sponge.
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus septic arthritis occurred in a dog following elective joint surgery for cranial cruciate ligament rupture. Resolution of the infection was assisted by using a surgically implanted absorbable gentamicin-impregnated sponge.
Owen
M R
MR
Department of Companion Animal Studies, University of Bristol, Langford, Bristol.
Moores
A P
AP
Coe
R J
RJ
D000818:Animals; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001170:Arthritis, Infectious / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000382:microbiology; D004285:Dogs; D004343:Drug Implants / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D005839:Gentamicins / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D016106:Methicillin Resistance; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000662:veterinary; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D013211:Staphylococcus aureus / Q000187:drug effects*; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000662:veterinary; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D004343:Drug Implants; D005839:Gentamicins