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Alessio Sposato¹, Marco Cordisco¹, Giuseppe de Ruvo²

¹Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", Bari, Italy.

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A Shetland-sheepdog diagnosed with gallbladder mucocele and cholecystitis was treated for multidrug-resistant Enterococcus faecium. Prompt bacteriological diagnosis and targeted nitrofurantoin therapy improved the dog's prognosis and recovery.

Keywords:

Enterococcus faecium MDR bacteria gallbladder liver pathology mucocele

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Veterinary Medicine
Canine Pathology
Microbiology

Background:

Gallbladder diseases, including mucocele and cholecystitis, can present with non-specific clinical signs in dogs.
Accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment and improved patient outcomes.

Observation:

A 10-year-old Shetland-sheepdog presented with clinical signs suggestive of gallbladder disease.
Diagnostic procedures included blood examinations and ultrasonography prior to surgical intervention.

Findings:

Surgical exploration allowed for biopsies and bacteriological analysis of gallbladder specimens.
A multidrug-resistant strain of Enterococcus faecium was isolated from the gallbladder.
Antimicrobial susceptibility testing guided the selection of nitrofurantoin for treatment.

Implications:

This case highlights the importance of thorough bacteriological diagnosis in canine gallbladder disease.
Targeted antimicrobial therapy, guided by susceptibility testing, is essential for managing multidrug-resistant infections.
Effective treatment strategies can significantly influence a patient's prognosis and recovery time.