Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Links and Photos

A compilation of pictures from various web pages to help you recognize what MRSA looks like. Click on links for more information.

http://dfordog.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=8254&pid=132017&mode=threaded&startshowtopic=8254&pid=132017&mode=threaded&start=





















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Folliculitis, which is usually the result of a staph bacterial infection, is characterized by a red ring of scaled skin with yellow or green crusty centers. Here's a picture:



With staph infections, alopecia usually occurs around the lesions, usually in large tufts. If you see pinky width tufts of hair that "stick out" take a look closely and see if you see something similar to what you see above.

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http://www.thebellamossfoundation.com/
Jazz, 7 year female now made full recovery from serious mrsa skin infection contracted during a stay in boarding kennels.


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www.pmblog.co.uk/woyw/


Picture of cat with MRSA



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www.hedgies.com/images/staph1.jpg

Hedgehog with staph infection

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Staph infection on skunk can be seen by clicking on link:

www.skunkhaven.net/images/Staph1.jpg




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equicaninecare.wordpress.com/

Staph infection on dog


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www.petconnection.com/.../03/superbug-bites-dog/


Staph infection on dog

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www.theskinofmyteeth.com/.../10/17/mrsa_pet.jpg


Staph infections on dogs

"Yes, your pets can contract either form of MRSA from you or your veterinarian. You or your family can contract MRSA from your pet. Here are a few pictures of dogs with MRSA. It looks similar on most mammals."


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www.dogandhorsecare.com/hot-spot


Staph infection on dog's leg

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www.prijatelji-zivotinja.hr/data/image_2_2298.jpg



"Use of antibiotics in hogs responsible for MRSA outbreaks in farm country?"

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Bacterial Hypersensitivity to Staph Infections (dog)



http://my-pet-medicine.com/2007/08/14/bacterial-hypersensitivity-to-staph-infections-dog/

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