Research Articles (Published online: 01-04-2023)
BACTERIAL ISOLATION FROM THE SURFACE OF SUPERFICIAL CORNEAL ULCER IN DOGS
Deny Jennes, Soumya Ramankutty, Anoop, S., Madhavan Unny, N., Sudheesh S. Nair and John Martin, K.D
jivaonline, 68-72
Deny Jennes, Soumya Ramankutty, Anoop, S., Madhavan Unny, N., Sudheesh S. Nair and John Martin, K.D: Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, Mannuthy

Seventeen dogs with superficial corneal ulcers were chosen for isolation of bacterial cells. All the dogs exhibited various clinical signs like blepharospasm, photophobia, lacrimation, and restlessness. Corneal swabs were collected from all the dogs prior to a detailed ophthalmic examination. They were subjected to culture and antibiotic sensitivity test and the identification of microorganisms. From the study, Staphylococcus aureus was the predominant bacteria isolated from the corneal surface

Keywords : Dog, superficial corneal ulcer, bacterial isolates

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Article history: Received: 01-03-2023, Accepted : 27-03-2023, Published online: 01-04-2023

Corresponding author: Deny, Jennes