A case of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius (MRSP) pyoderma in a Labrador retriever dog.
An 8-year-old, neutered male Labrador retriever dog with generalized pruritis had a history of recurring atopic dermatitis and superficial pyoderma. Cocci and yeast were found on cytology and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius was cultured. A regimen of marbofloxacin, dexamethasone, ketoconazole, and cyclosporine in addition to bathing with 2% chlorhexidine shampoo resulted in marked improvement.
Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario N1G 2W1.
Jennifer
J
Wan
D000279:Administration, Cutaneous; D000818:Animals; D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local / Q000008:administration & dosage; D001494:Baths / Q000662:veterinary; D002710:Chlorhexidine / Q000008:administration & dosage; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000382:microbiology; D004285:Dogs; D008297:Male; D016106:Methicillin Resistance; D011711:Pyoderma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000662:veterinary*; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000662:veterinary*; D013210:Staphylococcus / Q000302:isolation & purification*
D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local; D002710:Chlorhexidine