21st century pyoderma and antimicrobial stewardship in dermatology

Presented by Kinga Gortel, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVD

Continuing education questionnaire

CE credit: 1

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Questions

1. For an uncomplicated superficial pyoderma in a dog, the most appropriate first-line therapy is topical therapy along with: *
2. Methicillin-resistant staphylococci are generally considered resistant to only: *
3. Which species of bacteria is most often associated with pyoderma in dogs? *
4. Which of the following statements best describes staphylococci? *
5. A dog that presents with a superficial pyoderma with a methicillin-resistant S. pseudintermedius most likely acquired that organism: *
6. Which of the following skin lesions provides the best sample for bacterial culture? *
7. The most common primary disease leading to pyoderma in dogs is: *
8. The following antibiotic is appropriate for first-line therapy of superficial pyoderma when topical therapy is not possible: *
9. Which of the following is not a typical indication for a bacterial culture in a dog with pyoderma? *
10. What should we tell clients after isolating a methicillin-resistant S. pseudintermedius from their dog’s skin infection? *