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Staphylococcus intermedius cellulitis and toxic shock in a dog.

C Girard1, R Higgins

  • 1Department of Pathology and Microbiology, Faculté de médecine vétérinaire, Université de Montréal, St. Hyacinthe, Quebec.

The Canadian Veterinary Journal = La Revue Veterinaire Canadienne
|July 23, 1999
PubMed
Summary

A Staphylococcus intermedius infection caused sudden lameness and cellulitis in a Labrador retriever. This finding highlights the potential for this bacterium to induce toxic shock in dogs.

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Bacteriology
  • Canine Health

Background:

  • Sudden lameness and cellulitis are common presenting complaints in canine emergency medicine.
  • Staphylococcus intermedius is a known pathogen in dogs, often associated with skin infections.

Observation:

  • A Labrador retriever presented with acute lameness and swelling of the right forelimb.
  • Dermal bacterial culture revealed a high prevalence of Staphylococcus intermedius.

Findings:

  • The study identified a significant Staphylococcus intermedius infection in the affected limb.
  • The presence of this bacterium correlated with the clinical signs of lameness and cellulitis.

Implications:

  • This case suggests a potential link between Staphylococcus intermedius and toxic shock syndrome in dogs.

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  • Further research is warranted to explore the pathogenic mechanisms and clinical significance of this association.
  • Veterinarians should consider Staphylococcus intermedius in the differential diagnosis for severe limb infections with systemic signs.