The distribution of pathogens and their antimicrobial susceptibility patterns among canine surgical wound infections in Sweden in relation to different risk factors

Abstract

Conclusions: None of the investigated factors were shown to influence the distribution of bacterial pathogens. The majority of SSIs were caused by staphylococci, and S. pseudintermedius was the most prevalent pathogen. Based on the study results, use of first-line antimicrobials prior to receiving culture and susceptibility results is a rational empirical antimicrobial therapy for the studied dog population.

Keywords

Surgical site infection; Bacterial infection; Canine; Dog; Antimicrobial resistance

Published in

Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica
2015, volume: 57, article number: 11

SLU Authors

• Windahl, Ulrika

  • National Veterinary Institute (SVA)

• Ström Holst, Bodil

  • Department of Clinical Sciences, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
    

Associated SLU-program

AMR: Bacteria

Global goals (SDG)

SDG3 Good health and well-being

UKÄ Subject classification

Other Veterinary Science

Publication identifier

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13028-015-0102-6

Permanent link to this page (URI)

https://res.slu.se/id/publ/69242