A Rare Case of Generalized Staphylococcal Dermatitis in European Bison
August 2025
in “
Preprints.org
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TLDR Timely diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing skin infections in wildlife.
A female bison calf developed generalized dermatitis due to a mixed infection of Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis, presenting with alopecia, crusting, and inflamed lesions. The condition improved after a lengthy treatment, resulting in new fur growth. This case highlights the importance of timely etiological diagnosis and proactive disease management in wildlife conservation.