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Conduct cytology and culture
British Small Animal Veterinary Association , e11 (2024); https://doi.org/10.22233/9781913859312.4_7
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Abstract

Cytology is a simple method for confirming the presence of bacteria and aiding preliminary identification. The results from culture and susceptibility testing provide information that greatly aids the rational selection of antibiotic treatment.

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