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 (C)</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. (D)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which bacterium is the most prevalent in canine pyoderma?

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

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

<p>Endocrinopathies (D)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is another term for Acute Moist Dermatitis in dogs?

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

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

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

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

<p>Staphylococcus epidermidis (D)</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>. (D)</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 (C)</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 (C)</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. (B)</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. (C)</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. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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