Veterinary Dermatology: Epidermal Microabscesses and Bacterial Culture
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What is the recommended frequency for concurrent bathing with an antibacterial shampoo in pets with pyoderma?

  • Every 2 to 7 days (correct)
  • Every 3 weeks
  • Once a week
  • Twice a day

    • Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a diagnostic feature of bacterial skin diseases in pets?

  • Epidermal microabscesses
  • Folliculitis
  • Keratinization (correct)
  • Perifolliculitis

    • In veterinary dermatology, where should the sample be taken from for bacterial culture in Staphylococcus species identification?

  • Hair follicle
  • Ulcerated area
  • Intact pustule (correct)
  • Scaly lesion

    • What is the recommended duration for administering systemic antibiotics in pets with pyoderma?

    <p>3–4 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about MRSP (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius) is true?

    <p>Transmission of MRSP is mostly from pet to human.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a common histopathological finding in bacterial skin diseases in pets?

    <p>Acral lick dermatitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bacterium is the most prevalent in canine pyoderma?

    <p>Staphylococcus pseudintermedius</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In veterinary dermatology, pyoderma is almost always secondary to which underlying diseases?

    <p>Endocrinopathies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a category of bacterial skin disease in dogs according to Dr. Walid Darwiche's lecture?

    <p>Systemic pyoderma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is another term for Acute Moist Dermatitis in dogs?

    <p>Pyotraumatic Dermatitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a differential diagnosis for canine pyoderma?

    <p>Yeast dermatitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Staphylococcus species is commonly isolated from canine pyoderma but is not methicillin-resistant?

    <p>Staphylococcus epidermidis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements accurately describes the significance of the mecA gene in staphylococci?

    <p>The mecA gene confers resistance to <strong>penicillins</strong>, <strong>cephalosporins</strong>, and <strong>carbapenems</strong>.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of pyoderma classification, which of the following factors is NOT considered?

    <p>The specific bacterial species involved</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following diagnostic techniques is NOT explicitly mentioned in the text for establishing a diagnosis of pyoderma?

    <p>Histopathological evaluation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true regarding the treatment of pyoderma?

    <p>Empiric systemic antimicrobial therapy can be prescribed for the majority of first-time episodes of pyoderma.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements accurately represents the relationship between methicillin-resistant staphylococci (MRS) and antimicrobial resistance?

    <p>MRS often acquire resistance to other antimicrobials in addition to methicillin resistance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the information provided, which of the following statements is NOT accurate?

    <p>Empiric systemic antimicrobial therapy is recommended for all cases of pyoderma.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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