udder impetigo

udder impetigo
a staphylococcal infection of the udders of cows, with pustules near the teats that sometimes extend into boils. Cf. staphylococcal mastitis.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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  • staphylococcal mastitis — bovine mastitis caused by infection with Staphylococcus aureus; it may be either subclinical or acute. The acute forms sometimes result in skin sloughing, gangrene, and death. Cf. udder impetigo …   Medical dictionary

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