MCQ IN MEDICINE

Detailed explanation-1: -The predominant pathogen that causes superficial pyoderma is Staphylococcus pseudintermedius (1) (formerly S. intermedius), a commensal bacterium that resides on the mucosal and skin surfaces of dogs (4, 5). These resident strains may act as opportunistic pathogens and cause infection, primarily involving the skin.

Detailed explanation-2: -Staphylococcal pyoderma is the most common skin disease in dogs. Approximately 80% of allergic dogs have a secondary bacterial infection at diagnosis. Canine pyoderma is caused almost exclusively by Staphylococcus intermedius.

Detailed explanation-3: -Staph dermatitis is an inflammatory skin condition of the skin caused by a group of bacteria called Staphylococcus. This condition is also referred to as Staphylococcal pyoderma or staph pyoderma. Pyoderma is a term used to describe bacterial skin infections.

Detailed explanation-4: -Most common organism usually isolated in pyoderma is Staphyloccus aureus, which may be either methicilllin-sensitive (MSSA) or methicilllin-resistant (MRSA). MRSA is an important health care associated pathogen.