pyoderma
Pus-producing skin condition
Pyoderma is a bacterial skin infection that produces pus.
The term covers a range of conditions from superficial infections like impetigo to deeper abscesses and boils.
In veterinary medicine, pyoderma is especially common in dogs, where it often appears as red, crusty patches or pustules.
The vet diagnosed the dog's recurring skin problems as pyoderma and prescribed antibiotics.
Spherical bacteria in clusters
- streptococcusSpherical bacteria in chains
- impetigoBacterial skin infection, honey-crusted
- folliculitisHair root inflammation
- cellulitisSubcutaneous bacterial infection
abscess · pustules · lesions · crusting · exudate · purulent · ulceration · carbuncle
Pus-filled skin lesions
- papulesSmall raised skin lesions
- erosionsGradual wearing processes
- crustingForming a hard exterior
- ulcerationFormation of open sores
erythema · edema · exudate · lesions · scaling · necrosis · drainage · discharge
Bacteria-destroying medicines
- penicillinFungus-derived infection fighter
- cephalosporinBeta-lactam antibiotic family
- amoxicillinPenicillin-type bacteria killer
- clindamycinLincosamide antibacterial agent
debridement · drainage · incision · wound care · topical · systemic · oral · intravenous
Area of notable activity
- interdigitalBetween fingers or toes
- skin foldDoubled-over flesh layer
- puppyJuvenile canine
- German shepherdTeutonic sheep-minder
bulldog · retriever · allergic · recurring · nasal · strangles
Inflammatory bowel condition with sores
- Crohn's diseaseChronic intestinal inflammation disorder
- autoimmuneBody attacks itself
- sterileFree from microorganisms
- non-infectiousCannot be caught
staphylococcus
Spherical bacteria in clusters
- streptococcusSpherical bacteria in chains
- impetigoBacterial skin infection, honey-crusted
- folliculitisHair root inflammation
cellulitis · abscess · pustules · lesions · crusting · exudate · purulent · ulceration · carbuncle · boils
pustules
Pus-filled skin lesions
ulceration · erythema · edema · exudate · lesions · scaling · necrosis · drainage · discharge · vesicles
antibiotics
Bacteria-destroying medicines
- penicillinFungus-derived infection fighter
- cephalosporinBeta-lactam antibiotic family
- amoxicillinPenicillin-type bacteria killer
clindamycin · debridement · drainage · incision · wound care · topical · systemic · oral · intravenous · culture
hotspot
Area of notable activity
- interdigitalBetween fingers or toes
- skin foldDoubled-over flesh layer
- puppyJuvenile canine
German shepherd · bulldog · retriever · allergic · recurring · nasal · strangles
ulcerative colitis
Inflammatory bowel condition with sores
- Crohn's diseaseChronic intestinal inflammation disorder
- autoimmuneBody attacks itself
- sterileFree from microorganisms
non-infectious · arthritis · painful · cribriform · immunosuppression