Veterinary: Pyoderma

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  • Created on: 30-09-22 16:12
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  • Pyoderma
    • Surface
      • Moist erythema between skin folds
      • Chlorhexidine wipes
      • 'Hotspot'
      • Topical glucocorticoid as is place of friction and irritation
    • Superficial
      • Papules, pustules, epidermal collarettes
      • Moth eaten focal areas of alopecia
      • Tier System
        • Tier One: Empirical
          • Cephalexin, amoxiclav, potentiated sulphonamides, clindamycin/ lincomycin
        • Tier Two: Following Culture and Sensitivity
          • Cefovecin, fluoroquinolones, minocycline, doxycycline
        • Tier Three: Multi-Drug Resistance
          • Aminoglycosides, chloramphenicol, rifampicin
    • Deep
      • NEVER glucocorticoids as risk sepsis!
      • Haemorrhagic crusting and satellite lesions
      • Empirically, on cytology, if cocci give beta lactam, if rods give fluoroquinolone
      • Culture and sensitivity essential!
        • 6-8 weeks course for 2 weeks after clinical resolution
    • Multi-Drug Resistance
      • MRSA
        • Tetracyclines, TMPS
      • MRSP
        • Gentamicin, rifampicin, fusidic acid
    • Recurrences
      • Re-test every 2-3 months for endocrinopathies, trial allergy testing and glucocorticoids if not deep
      • Topical treatment not systemic antibiotics
      • Staph autogenous vaccine fortnightly

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