title: Topical therapy for drug-resistant pyoderma in small animals.
abstract: The appearance and increasing prevalence of methicillin-resistant and multidrug-resistant staphylococcal skin infections has necessitated a change in how those infections are treated. Topical antibacterial treatments have evolved from elective adjunctive therapy to a more essential part of the treatment plan. This article reviews the ingredients and vehicles available for aggressive topical antibacterial treatment and prevention of Staphylococcus skin infections. Additionally, the basic tenets of improving client compliance and product efficacy are outlined.
authors.affiliation: Animal Dermatology and Behavior Clinics, Inc, 9039 Gaither Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, USA. 000927@comcast.net
authors.forename: James G
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Jeffers
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000818:Animals; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology; D002415:Cats; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology; D004285:Dogs; D024901:Drug Resistance, Multiple, Bacterial; D016106:Methicillin Resistance; D055624:Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus; D011711:Pyoderma / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D013207:Staphylococcal Skin Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D013210:Staphylococcus / Q000187:drug effects
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents