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Successful bacteriophage therapy of pyoderma caused by methicillin‐resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius in a dog

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Pyoderma caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius poses significant challenges to canine health. Successful therapy requires an integrated approach to prudent antimicrobial use. This report describes the successful treatment of a dog with generalised superficial pyoderma using a topical formulation of S. pseudintermedius phage applied once daily for a period of 30 days.

Source: Veterinary Dermatology

DOI: 10.1111/vde.13328

Authors: Cátia Mota Sá, Cláudia Rodrigues, Vanessa Silva, Joana Azeredo, Luís D. R. Melo

Institutions: Centro de Psicologia, University of Minho, Labbels, University of Coimbra

Language: English

Topic: Bacteriophages and microbial interactions

Subfield: Ecology

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

Funder: Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia