Microbiology of Otitis externa in dogs reveals wide variation in Staphylococcus species
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.12834/VetIt.3749.34672.3Keywords:
dogs, otitis externa, StaphylococcusAbstract
Bacterial infections are a major cause of otitis externa in dogs, with Staphylococcus species frequently implicated. This study analyzed samples from 24 dogs with otitis externa to identify the Staphylococcus species involved. The isolates included Staphylococcus pseudintermedius, Staphylococcus schleiferi, Staphylococcus simulans, and Staphylococcus haemolyticus. While S. pseudintermedius and S. schleiferi are well-recognized pathogens in canine otitis externa, S. simulans and S. haemolyticus are rarely reported. Given their zoonotic potential, these findings emphasize the importance of further investigations to clarify the microbiology of otitis externa and toidentify the pathogens of greatest clinical relevance.References
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