Suggested guidelines for using systemic antimicrobials in bacterial skin infections: part 1-diagnosis based on clinical presentation, cytology and culture

• DOI: 10.1136/vr.101069
• Publication Date: 2013-01-07T01:12:36Z
• Authors: L. Beco; E. Guaguère; C. Lorente Méndez; C. Noli; T. Nuttall; M. Vroom
• Keywords: Antimicrobial Stewardship

Systemic antimicrobials are critically important in veterinary healthcare, and resistance is a major concern. Antimicrobial stewardship will be maintaining clinical efficacy by reducing the development spread of antimicrobial resistance. Bacterial skin infections one most common reasons for using systemic dogs cats. Appropriate management these is, therefore, crucial any policy responsible use. The goals therapy to confirm that an infection present, identify causative bacteria, select appropriate antimicrobial, ensure treated correctly, manage underlying conditions. This first two articles provide evidence-led guidelines help practitioners address issues. article covers diagnosis, including descriptions different presentations surface, superficial deep bacterial infections, how perform interpret cytology, best use culture sensitivity testing. Part 2 discuss therapy, choice drug treatment regimens.