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Antibiotic stewardship for reptiles
J Hedley1, M L Whitehead2, C Munns3
1Beaumont Sainsbury Animal Hospital, Royal Veterinary College, 4 Royal College Street, London, NW1 0TU, UK.
The Journal of Small Animal Practice
|July 15, 2021
Summary
Responsible antibiotic use in reptiles lacks evidence and guidelines. This review synthesizes current knowledge to recommend best practices for antibiotic treatment in common reptile diseases.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Herpetology
- Microbiology
Background:
- Antibiotic use in reptiles is common but lacks evidence-based guidelines.
- There is a critical need for responsible antibiotic stewardship in reptile medicine.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the evidence for bacterial involvement in common reptile diseases.
- To develop recommendations for responsible antibiotic treatment in reptiles.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive literature search was conducted.
- Evidence for bacterial roles in reptile pathology was assessed.
- Recommendations for antibiotic therapy were formulated.
Main Results:
- Limited evidence supports widespread antibiotic use in reptiles.
- Bacterial involvement varies significantly across different reptile pathologies.
- Specific recommendations for judicious antibiotic use were developed.
Conclusions:
- Responsible antibiotic usage in reptiles requires a critical evaluation of evidence.
- Guidelines are needed to ensure effective and prudent antibiotic therapy in reptiles.
- This review provides a foundation for evidence-based antibiotic recommendations in reptile care.
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