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

Windahl U, Bengtsson B, Nyman AK, Holst BS

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

      Associated SLU-program

      AMR: Bacteria

      Sustainable Development Goals

      SDG3 Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

      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