Some dogs scratch so severely
they cause a secondary bacterial infection of the skin called pyoderma.
Once the throat is sore, the bacteria (bordetella bronchiseptica) that normally live in the throat can
cause a secondary bacterial infection.
This mite doesn't cause an itch, but it can
cause a secondary bacterial infection of the skin, which is extremely irritating.
Often, canine viral infections progress to
cause secondary bacterial pneumonia.
If left untreated, they can
cause secondary bacterial and yeast infections in your cat.
Underlying itchiness is what results in that constant foot licking; the moisture caused by excessive foot licking between the paws can
cause a secondary bacterial or yeast infection.
Itching can be caused by many different factors, and can be further complicated by the fact that the constant biting, licking, and scratching can then
cause secondary bacterial or yeast infections.
More often than not, a common cold is a simple viral infection that may or may not
cause a secondary bacterial infection due to a weakened immune system.
Not exact matches
«
Secondary bacterial infections
cause much of the sickness and about 25 percent of all deaths during the flu season, and 50 to 95 percent of deaths during pandemics of influenza,» says Jonathan McCullers, an infectious disease specialist at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and co-author of a study that suggests a new way of treating such conditions.
The study shows that the severity of the 1918 pandemic was
caused by the virus itself, not the lack of good medical care or
secondary bacterial infections, says epidemiologist Arnold Monto of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
Bacterial infections are usually
secondary infections
caused by a flea infestation or allergies.
But the suffering that the
secondary bacterial infections can
cause is serious.
Because of the rupture of the intestinal crypts, bacteria that should otherwise be confined to the intestinal tract find their way into the bloodstream
causing massive
secondary bacterial infection, further overwhelming the dog's immune system.
Low stress, good nutrition, vitamin A and antibiotics to combat
secondary bacterial infections usually
cause the disease to go back into remission.
Demodectic mange, however, can affect larger areas of the body
causing itching and an odor from
secondary bacterial infections.
Skin itching can also be
caused by
secondary bacterial infection, in which case you may need to wash your dog in Chlorhexidine, to kill the bacteria.
Inflammation and
secondary bacterial infections are possible,
causing pain and general signs of illness.
Inflammation and
secondary bacterial infection are possible,
causing pain and general signs of illness.
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causing cycles of low wbc (white blood cell production) in collies predispose these dogs to
secondary bacterial infections and amyloidosis, and most die less then one year of age.
However, if scabs are chronic and / or persistent or are bothering him or
causing him itching, etc best to take him to vet for full exam and evaluation as he may need systemic allergy medication such as prescription antihistamine and / or systemic cortisone, as well as an antibiotic if
secondary bacterial infection is present on his skin
The virus also
causes a marked decrease in white blood cells, leaving affected cats susceptible to a
secondary bacterial infection.
Antibiotics should control the symptoms
caused by
secondary bacterial infections, and phenobarbitals and potassium bromide may be required to control convulsions and seizures.
But the incessant scratching that they prompt may
cause secondary skin wounds and, consequently, vulnerability to severe
bacterial infections.
Repeated scratching of itchy skin can
cause hair loss and
secondary bacterial infections.
Most dogs recover from the sickness within two to three weeks, but
secondary bacterial infections can develop and
cause more severe illness and pneumonia.
The severe form of the virus generally includes a
secondary bacterial infection, which can
cause:
Secondary bacterial agents, most commonly Salmonella, E. coli and Clostridium perfringens, can
cause generalized illness by infecting damaged epithelium (lining) in the small intestine.
Secondary bacterial infection is common with oral malignant melanomas which could
cause an elevated white blood cell count.
Infestations by ear mites can
cause otitis, or inflammation of the external ear, that can be complicated by
secondary bacterial infections.
Bacterial and yeast infections, though
secondary to the allergy, can
cause an increase in your pet's level of itching.
TREATMENT FOR FELINE URI Treatment consists of supportive care such as: • Keeping airways clear (the use of a humidifiermay be helpful), • Controlling fever, • Maintaining nutrition and hydration, • Controlling pain and • Antibiotic therapy for URIs
caused by
bacterial infections, or viral infections that develop
secondary bacterial infections.
«Left untreated, distichiae that are
causing clinical signs will continue to
cause irritation and pain, and the irritation may lead to severe corneal ulcers and
secondary bacterial infections.»
This
causes hair loss and can lead to open sores or scabs on the skin, allowing a
secondary bacterial infection to develop.
With allergic
causes of hair loss, pets may often have
secondary bacterial and / or yeast infections from their itching, and in those cases special shampoos such as Ketochlor, or Malaseb shampoo may be used, as well as prescription antibiotics or antifungal agents.
This
causes hair loss and can lead to open sores or scabs on the skin, allowing a
secondary bacterial or yeast infection to begin.
This infection can be either primary or
secondary in origin and is
caused by
bacterial or viral organisms.
Mild pain might exist, as the result of a dog that may scratch or rub its eyes, which may lead to self injury,
causing secondary complications such as trauma to the surface of the eye and / or
bacterial infections.
Untreated skin rashes and severe cases may develop into a
secondary stage (problem
caused or triggered by another problem), involving
bacterial infection.
Secondary bacterial infections are common adjuncts to parvoviral infection and actually are the most common
cause of associated death.
The immediate goals of treating canine parvoviral infection are to reverse the dehydration, electrolyte and metabolic abnormalities
caused by the disease and to prevent or eliminate
secondary bacterial infections.
This itching will inflame the skin and
cause scabs, with a
secondary bacterial infection (pyoderma) occurring due to the trauma.
Though dermatitis only
causes itchiness, it can predispose your pet to developing
secondary, more dangerous,
bacterial skin infections, or pyoderma, as a result of open wounds.
When the
cause is
bacterial or when
secondary bacterial infections develop, antibiotics are necessary.
While
secondary bacterial overgrowth with bacteria such as Bartonella and many others can occur, these bacteria are rarely the primary
cause of a cat's red and inflamed gums.
Even with proper supportive therapy, many puppies may die within 2 days of either severe dehydration or sepsis
caused by
secondary bacterial infections.
This
causes hair loss and can lead to open sores or scabs on the skin, allowing a
secondary bacterial infection to begin.
The bacteria that commonly
causes this is called Staphylococcus intermedius or pseudointermedius.This
secondary bacterial infection intensifies the itching.
Demodicosis
causes an inflammatory reaction, often leading to
secondary bacterial infections.