mrsp

Methicillin resistant staph has become a scary aspect of veterinary dermatology. It is important to know how to recognize MRSP through clinical lesions and history, collect diagnostics like cytology and C/S and be diligent about treatment. But, almost more importantly, how to recheck these cases appropriately and work up the underlying cause.

Today, I am joined by Dr. Meghan Solc, DVM, Dip ACVD from Dermatology for Animals in Akron, Ohio to discuss this in-depth and important topic. Dr. Solc mentioned an excellent resource for pet owners regarding MRSP at wormsandgermsblog.com done with the Canadian Academy of Veterinary Dermatology (link below).

https://www.wormsandgermsblog.com/2021/03/articles/animals/dogs/new-mrsp-methicillin-resistant-staphylococcus-pseudintermedius-fact-sheets-for-pet-owners-english-francais/

In the spirit of Halloween, we cover a SPOOKY topic... MRSP. It's not MRSA, but still scary and frustrating or owners and clients. I am joined by Dr. Mitzi Clark, DVM, Dip ACVD, assistant clinical professor at Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine. 

We discuss how to recognize, diagnose, treat, and prevent MRSP. This is one of the most difficult challenges in veterinary dermatology!