Successful bacteriophage therapy of pyoderma caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius in a dog

Pyoderma caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius poses significant challenges to canine health. Successful therapy requires an integrated approach to prudent antimicrobial use. This report describes the successful treatment of a dog with generalised superficial pyoderma using a topical formulation of S. pseudintermedius phage applied once daily for a period of 30 days.

Authors: C. Mota Sá, C. Rodrigues, V. Silva, J. Azeredo and L. D. R. Melo Title: Successful bacteriophage therapy of pyoderma caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius in a dog Full source: Vet Dermatol, 2025,Vol 36, Iss 2, pp 227-230
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Pyoderma caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius poses significant challenges to canine health. Successful therapy requires an integrated approach to prudent antimicrobial use. This report describes the successful treatment of a dog with generalised superficial pyoderma using a topical formulation of S. pseudintermedius phage applied once daily for a period of 30 days.