Necrotizing fasciitis caused by Serratia marcescens after tooth extraction in a Doberman Pinscher: a case report

Plavec, Tanja; Zdovc, Irena; Juntes, Polona; Svara, T.; Scholten, S. Suhadolc; Nemec, Ana; Petrić, Aleksandra; Tozon, Nataša

doi:10.17221/1863-vetmed

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“…It is not clear if some of the same dogs were included in both of these reports. Other published case reports include both male and female dogs 1–4,6,7,10 . Although not statistically significant, intact animals were affected more frequently in the current study.…”

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Retrospective case series: Necrotising fasciitis in 23 dogs

Quilling

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White

et al. 2022

Veterinary Dermatology

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Background: Necrotising fasciitis (NF) is a rare, rapidly progressive subcutaneous bacterial infection. Few studies have characterised NF in dogs. Hypothesis/objectives: To retrospectively describe clinical and laboratory findings, with treatments and outcomes, in dogs with NF. Animals: Twenty-three client-owned dogs treated at a veterinary teaching hospital between 1998 and 2021. Materials and Methods: Medical records and laboratory data from 23 dogs diagnosed with NF were reviewed. Results: Male dogs were significantly over-represented (p = 0.003). The most common presenting complaint was sudden lameness. Infection occurred in one or two limbs in 19 of 23 dogs, with right hindlimbs most often affected (13 of 23). Pitting oedema was evident in 14 of 23 dogs. Antibiotic and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs were administered before presentation in nine and 13 of 23 dogs, respectively. Common clinicopathological abnormalities included hypoalbuminemia, hyponatremia, elevated liver enzymes, elevated creatine kinase, increased bands and lymphopenia. Streptococcus canis was isolated from 18 of 23 dogs. Histopathological features included acute necrosis and severe neutrophilic inflammation. Fifteen dogs were euthanised or died, while surgical intervention led to survival in eight of 23 dogs. Conclusions and clinical relevance: Dogs presenting for acute swelling of a limb with oedema should have the diagnosis of NF considered and early surgical intervention might increase survival.

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Retrospective case series: Necrotising fasciitis in 23 dogs

Quilling

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White

et al. 2022

Veterinary Dermatology

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“…To cause NF and later streptococcal toxic shock syndrome, bacteria presumably have to invade fascial tissues through (minor) wounds/trauma such as bite wounds, surgical trauma and skin infections [11] although NF was reported also after dental treatment [14]. Affected animals develop fever, lethargy, rapidly progressing cellulitis associated with an intense pain localized around the affected area [9].…”

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An unusual case of rapidly forming severe oral lesions involving bacterial infection in a dog

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The term oronasal fistula refers to an acquired communication between the oral and nasal cavities, and can result from several conditions. However, oronasal fistula formation has not yet been described to be associated with bacterial infections. We have described in this case report for the first time a rapidly forming oronasal fistula and severe lingual lesions in a dog, involving an infection with Streptococcus canis. The patient was a 9-year-old male intact Golden Retriever with a nonspecific history of depression, mild pyrexia, anorexia and retching lasting for two days. Within four days he developed an extensive oronasal fistula, several pseudomembranous erosions, ulcerations and necrotic areas of the tongue and bronchopneumonia. Histopathology of the tongue revealed severe multifocal necrotizing and suppurative subchronic inflammation. Streptococcus canis, Pasteurella multocida, and Staphylococcus pseudintermedius were isolated from the bronchoalveolar lavage and the oronasal fistula. Despite the treatment, the dog developed necrotizing fasciitis and the owners elected euthanasia.

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“…marcescens is known to be associated with abortion [21] and mastitis outbreaks in dairy cows [22], inflammation of the digestive tract in hummingbirds [23], and necrotizing fasciitis in dogs [24]. Both P. mirabilis and S. marcescens are opportunistic pathogens in humans [25] and can be potentially transmitted through contaminated food [26].…”

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Identification and Antibiotic Resistance Profile of Bacteria From Fruit Bat (Chironax melanocephalus)

Masrukhin¹,

Saputra²,

Rizal³

et al. 2021

Proceedings of the 3rd KOBI Congress, International and National Conferences (KOBICINC 2020)

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Antibiotic resistance is one of the most serious health issues in the world which is commonly attributed to the overuse of antibiotics whether in human or animal treatment. The dispersion of antibiotic resistance genes not only found in bacteria from the clinical sample but also found in wildlife animals. Therefore, the aim of this research is to isolate, identify and perform antibiotic resistance assay in bacterial isolates from fruit bat Chironax melanocephalus. Animal samples were taken by using a mist net installed in one of the spots in Gunung Halimun Salak National Park (TNGHS). Bacteria sample was taken using an oral and rectal swab. The bacteria were then isolated in the laboratory by using xylose lactose deoxycholate (XLD) agar medium. There were two bacteria successfully isolated and identified using 16s rDNA amplification. The identification was performed by comparing the 16s rDNA genes to the two online databases i.e BLAST-N in Genebank and 16s-Based ID in the EzBioCloud database. According to the identification results, isolate 4A.1 was identified as Proteus mirabilis while isolate 5.B.2 is identified as Serratia marcescens. Then antibiotic susceptibility test was performed using the disk diffusion method using four different antibiotics disk i.e oxacillin, cefoxitin, amikacin and amoxicillinclavulanic acid. The resistance profile of each bacteria is different between P. mirabilis and S. marcescens in each antibiotic. However, all isolates were found susceptible against amikacin 30 µg.

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Necrotizing fasciitis caused by Serratia marcescens after tooth extraction in a Doberman Pinscher: a case report

Cited by 14 publications

References 22 publications

Retrospective case series: Necrotising fasciitis in 23 dogs

Retrospective case series: Necrotising fasciitis in 23 dogs

An unusual case of rapidly forming severe oral lesions involving bacterial infection in a dog

Identification and Antibiotic Resistance Profile of Bacteria From Fruit Bat (Chironax melanocephalus)

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