Staphylococcus 2 Flashcards
T or F S. schleiferi subsp. coagulans causes otitis externa in dog
True - however ear infection may be due to multiple bacteria, yeast, and parasites
What are the clinical signs of pyoderma from S. pseudintermedius in dogs?
Dermatitis and folliculitis (rarely systemic)
Starts as papular lesions → pustules and small intradermal abscesses
Deep skin lesions (furuncles/large haemorrhagic bullae) may rupture → fistulous tracts with pus
What treatment should be given to a dog with pyoderma due to S. pseudintermedius? (5 points)
- Drain abscesses
- Depends on whether lesions are deep or superficial
- Topical antiseptics
- Topical and/or systemic antibiotics
- Staphage lysate
Which tick transmits S. aureus? How does it transmit the bacteria?
Ixodes ricinus
bite permits entry of S. aureus + Anaplasma phagocytophilum causing tick fever leading to immune suppression & predisposing to infections
Where is Tick pyemia commonly seen?
Common in the UK and Ireland
What are the clinical signs of tick pyemia?
arthritis, ill-thrift, posterior paresis and severe cases septicemia, multi organ abscesses and death
Botryomycosis present how in a horse?
Scirrhous cord a few weeks post castration
Commonly located in the limbs near the point of the elbow
In sows where do we see Botryomycosis?
Occurs in mammary tissues
How is S. aureus transmitted in sows and horses?
Post-surgery
Trauma with contamination
How do we treat and control Botryomycosis (S. aureus) in horses and pigs?
Surgical excision
Prolonged systemic antibiotics after sensitivity testing
Good hygiene
Exudative epidermitis/Greasy pig disease treatment and control is done how? (5 factors)
- Early treatment with topical and systemic antibiotics
- Topical antiseptics
- Isolate infected pigs
- Clean and disinfect surfaces
- Wash sows with antiseptic before farrowing
S. aureus bovine staphylococcal mastitis is due to what factors?
Endogenous/contagious mastitis
Adapted to the bovine udder colonizing the teat and teat canal
What is the pathogenesis of S. aureus in bovine mastitis?
Neutrophils and macrophages are impaired (due to milk fat)
Chronic inflammation (terminal alveoli)
Occasionally gangrenous
Staphylococcus pseudintermedius is associated with what clinical signs:
Pyoderma
Otitis externa
Other suppurative conditions - Mastitis, Endometritis, Cystitis, Osteomyelitis, Wound infections
T or F S. aureus occasionally causes suppurative conditions
TRUE
Diagnosis of Staphylococcal infections in dogs and cats:
Culture and microscopy from clinical swabs
T or F Staphylococcal infection in dogs and cats does not require abx sensitivity testing.
False - need to do sensitivity testing prior to choosing abx
What are the most important control measure for staphylococcal infections in dogs and cats?
Aseptic surgical techniques
Sanitization of clinics/hospitals