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Pyoderma caused by Proteus mirabilis in sheep.
Mostafa Abdollahi1, Ashkan Jebelli Javan2, Sara Shokrpoor3
1Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
Veterinary Medicine and Science
|September 1, 2022
Summary
A sheep developed a bacterial skin infection, secondary pyoderma, at a vaccine injection site. Researchers identified Proteus mirabilis as the cause, a novel finding in sheep.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Dermatology
- Microbiology
- Genomics
Background:
- Pyoderma, a bacterial skin infection, is classified as primary or secondary.
- Enterotoxemia vaccination is a common procedure in sheep.
Observation:
- An 18-month-old sheep presented with pyoderma at the enterotoxemia vaccine injection site.
- Bacteriology and histopathology confirmed secondary pyoderma.
Findings:
- Proteus mirabilis was identified as the causative agent of the secondary pyoderma.
- Genome sequencing revealed a new strain, designated AJJ 2021.
- This marks the first documented case of Proteus mirabilis-induced pyoderma in sheep.
Implications:
- Highlights the potential for bacterial infections at vaccine sites in sheep.
- Emphasizes the importance of identifying specific bacterial pathogens for effective treatment.
- Contributes to the understanding of Proteus mirabilis in ovine health and disease.
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