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Pyoderma Flashcards

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1
Q

Give the bacteria involved in pyoderma..

A

Staphs
S. psuedintermedius

Other gram positives (e.g. strep)

Gram negatives
Coliforms
Pseudomonas
Proteus

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Why do dogs get staphloccal pyoderma?

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Imbalance between skin defences and virulence of commensal flora

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Describe recurrent pyoderma

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> 3 episodes per year

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4
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Why are dogs predisposed to bacterial folliculitis?

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Thin skin with little intercellular emulsion

Hair follicles lack sebum plugs

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5
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How is pyoderma diagnosed?

A

History
Clinical signs
Cytology
Bacterial culture and sensitivity

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6
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What is the most common cause of pyoderma?

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The coagulase+ve Staphylococcus adapted to the host species

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By what is superficial pyoderma also known?

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Folliculitis

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By what is deep pyoderma also known?

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Furunculosis

Cellulitis

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9
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By what is pyotraumatic dermatitis also known?

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Hot spot

Acute moist dermatitis

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10
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Describe pyotraumatic dermatitis…

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Disruption of stratum corneum and bacterial invasion with underlying pruritic problem often seen in larger dogs.

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11
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Describe intertrigo

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Friction in skin folds
Bacteria not invading viable tissue
Linked to breeding and obesity
Inflammation

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12
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Outline treatment of localised lesions associated with superficial pyoderma…

A

Creams/gels/ointments

Fusidic acid (ant-staph)
Silver sulfadiazine
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13
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Outline treatment for widespread infection associated with superficial pyoderma…

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Shampoos

Chlorhexadine (and miconazole)

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14
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Outline treatment for mucocuanteous pyderma..

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Systemic ABs may be needed

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15
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Where does mucocutaneous pyoderma occur?

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Perioral
Perivulval
Perianal

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16
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What is impertigo?

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Interfollicular pustules

17
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In which dogs does impetigo most commonly occur?

A

Puppies

18
Q

Describe the typical progression of folliculitis-associated lesions

A
  1. Macule
  2. Papule
  3. Pustule
  4. Epidermal collarettes
  5. Alopecia and pruritis
19
Q

In which dogs does chin acne tend to occur?

A

Young

Short-haired

20
Q

Is chin acne superficial or deep pyoderma?

A

Deep

21
Q

Outline sampling for deep pyoderma infections

A

Avoid surface bacteria
Swab from draining tracts
FNAs from nodules
Tissue culture from biopsies

22
Q

Outline the important differential diagnosis for pyoderma…

A

Demodecosis
Dermatophytosis
Pemphigus foliaceus
Sterile granulomatous diseases

23
Q

Outline the treatment of deep pyoderma

A

Systemic treatment
Based on C+S
Long courses (4-6 weeks or at least 2 weeks beyond resolution)
Treat underlying causes

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