Identification and antimicrobial susceptibility of bacteria isolated from corneal ulcers of dogs
Arq. bras. med. vet. zootec
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58(6): 1024-1029, dez. 2006. ilus, tab
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ABSTRACT
A total of 22 clinical specimens were obtained from 19 dogs with corneal ulcer (16 unilateral and three bilateral) for isolation and antimicrobial susceptibility evaluation of the isolated bacteria. Bacterial growth was observed in 100 percent of the samples (n=22). Staphylococcus intermedius was the predominant species (35.5 percent), followed by Corynebacterium xerosis (19.3 percent). Gentamicin, ciprofloxacin, chloramphenicol and tobramycin had a high efficacy against all of the isolated bacteria. The results evidenced that 80.7 percent of the isolates were Gram positive cocci and Gram positive bacilli, and that those microorganisms were sensitive to gentamicin, ciprofloxacin, chloramphenicol and tobramycin.
RESUMO
Utilizaram-se 22 amostras de material, obtidas de 19 cães com úlcera de córnea, sendo 16 unilaterais e três bilaterais, para isolamento e avaliação da susceptibilidade antimicrobiana das bactérias isoladas. Observou-se crescimento bacteriano em 100 por cento das amostras (n=22). A espécie predominante foi Staphylococcus intermedius (35,5 por cento) seguido de Corynebacterium xerosis (19,3 por cento). Gentamicina, ciprofloxacina, cloranfenicol e tobramicina apresentaram alta eficácia contra todas as bactérias isoladas. Os resultados evidenciam que 80,7 por cento dos isolados foram cocos e bacilos Gram positivos e que estes microrganismos foram sensíveis à gentamicina, ciprofloxacina, cloranfenicol e tobramicina.
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Main subject:
Staphylococcus
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Tobramycin
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Gentamicins
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Chloramphenicol
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Corneal Ulcer
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Corynebacterium
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Dogs
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Animals
Language:
English
Journal:
Arq. bras. med. vet. zootec
Journal subject:
Veterinary Medicine
Year:
2006
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
UECE/BR
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UFC/BR
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