Microbiology in veterinary dermatology

In veterinary medicine, the microbiology laboratory is perceived as a service provider rather than an integral part of the healthcare team, resulting in limited interaction between microbiologists and clinicians. This differs from human medicine, where microbiologists interact with infectious disease specialists to provide advice on antimicrobial therapy, infection control, antimicrobial stewardship practices, antimicrobial resistance trends and compliance with antimicrobial guidelines. The use of diagnostic microbiology is comparatively lower than in human medicine.
Source: Advances in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery - Category: Veterinary Research Tags: Dermatology Source Type: research