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Research
(Published online : 01-06-2013)
20. Antibiogram of
bacterial species isolated from canine pyometra -
Varun Bassessar, Yamini Verma and
Madhu Swamy
Vet World. 2013; 6(8): 546-549
doi:
10.5455/vetworld.2013.546-549
Abstract
Aim: The aim of the present work was to ascertain the bacterial flora
causing pyometra in female dogs and their antibiotic sensitivity.
Materials
and Methods: A study was conducted to determine the antibiogram of bacterial
species isolated from 20 female dogs diagnosed with pyometra. The vaginal
discharge was collected by sterile swab and streaked smoothly over Mueller
Hinton medium and sensitivity towards antibiotics was determined by measuring
the zone of inhibition using a Hi-media scale.
Results: The antobiogram
showed that Gentamicin was the most sensitive (85%) antibiotic followed by
Enrofloxacin, Ciprofloxacin and Amoxicillin (65%, 65% and 55%), respectively.
The isolates were most resistant to Oxytetracycline (85%) followed by
Tetracycline, Ampicillin, Chloramphenicol, Cloxacillin and Erythromycin (80%,
80%, 75%, 70% and 70%), respectively.
Conclusion: Gentamicin was found to
be most effective antibiotic against the bacterial species isolated from canine
pyometra.
Keywords: antibiotic, antibiogram, canine, pyometra,
sensitivity test
