I wanted to start a thread on culture and sensitivity testing on pus from an abscess, wound or nasal/eye discharge to get some general feedback. Looking at the US websites, they seem to advocate culture and sensitivity testing ahead of any antibiotic use to ensure that they have identified the correct infection and prescribed the right antibiotic.
http://www.bio.miami.edu/hare/culture.html
Its my understanding that not all white snot is pasturella and can be other infections. Often making Baytri sometimes ineffective. Culture and sensitivity testing can identify that the infection is resistant to some antibiotics and would clearly show the correct antibiotic to use.
Do people automatically do a culture and sensitivity test ahead of antibiotic use?
If a bunny is seriously ill, they obviously will need immediate antibiotics started. I wondered, if there was time, would the culture and sensitivity testing be something to be considered? It would depend on the speed of the testing in the Uk vs USA (could be dangerous to wait a week for a test if it takes that long) and the cost involved.
I would welcome others views on testing.
http://www.bio.miami.edu/hare/culture.html
Its my understanding that not all white snot is pasturella and can be other infections. Often making Baytri sometimes ineffective. Culture and sensitivity testing can identify that the infection is resistant to some antibiotics and would clearly show the correct antibiotic to use.
Do people automatically do a culture and sensitivity test ahead of antibiotic use?
If a bunny is seriously ill, they obviously will need immediate antibiotics started. I wondered, if there was time, would the culture and sensitivity testing be something to be considered? It would depend on the speed of the testing in the Uk vs USA (could be dangerous to wait a week for a test if it takes that long) and the cost involved.
I would welcome others views on testing.