- Pathogen:
- Staphylococcus pseudintermedius
- Precautions:
- Standard
- Diagnosis:
- Identified by: Appearance of colonies, Haemolytic pattern, Biochemical profiles.
- Pathogen Information:
- Gram-positive cocci (coagulase-positive).
- Epidemiology:
- Act as opportunistic pathogens. Antimicrobial resistance is a major problem.
- Associated Syndromes:
- Pyoderma, Endometritis, Cystitis, Otitis externa, Other pyogenic and suppurative conditions.
Superficial folliculitis.
- Additional Information:
- Resource: Quinn, P. J., et al. Concise Review of Veterinary Microbiology, John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2015.