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Dealing with cutaneous staphylococcal infection in dogs
Author(s) -
Lloyd David
Publication year - 1996
Publication title -
in practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.211
H-Index - 25
eISSN - 2042-7689
pISSN - 0263-841X
DOI - 10.1136/inpract.18.5.223
Subject(s) - pyoderma , medicine , intensive care medicine , staphylococcal infections , staphylococcus aureus , dermatology , biology , bacteria , genetics
STAPHYLOCOCCAL infection resulting in various forms of pyoderma is one of the commonest problems faced by veterinary surgeons in practice. Most forms of pyoderma are recurrent and the cost of therapy represents a severe burden for owners. A better understanding of the ecology of the staphylococci and the factors which promote infection can lead to more rational and effective therapeutic approaches.