International Society for Companion
Animal Infectious Diseases (ISCAID)
ISCAID is dedicated to improving the care of pets (dogs, cats, birds, horses, exotic pets) with infectious diseases, and controlling the spread of these diseases. It aims to promote increased knowledge of companion animal infectious diseases through encouragement of research in the discipline and dissemination of information. It fosters the development and exchange of expertise in companion animal infectious diseases and microbiology through meetings and publications, as well as making recommendations on policies pertaining to companion animal infectious diseases. Learn more about ISCAID by clicking here.
Membership of ISCAID provides access to a database of clinical images, a library of review articles and latest publications relating to companion animal infectious diseases, access to a list of links to other infectious disease sites, and regular newsletters and news article summaries. Become a member by clicking here.
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ISCAID 2012 SYMPOSIUM - GROUP RATE LODGING DISCOUNTS EXPIRE OCTOBER 24, BOOK NOW!
The 2012 ISCAID Symposium will be held at the Hyatt at Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco, CA, from November 14-17, 2012. Please go to the Meeting Page for more information.
Antimicrobial Use Guidelines: URINARY GUIDELINES PDF AVAILABLE FREE BY CLICKING HERE
The ISCAID Antimicrobial Guidelines Working Group was established in 2010, and is comprised of clinical microbiologists, pharmacologists, and
internal medicine specialists with expertise in infectious disease and
antimicrobial use. The goals were 1) to develop guidelines
containing recommendations for antimicrobial drug choice and dosing for
specific diseases of companion animals, in order to reduce
inappropriate use of antimicrobial drugs; 2) to educate of veterinarians
about the need for rational and effective antimicrobial drug
use; 3) to disseminate the guidelines widely in accessible formats; and 4) to identify areas for further
research. The first set of guidelines
published are those for urinary tract infections in dogs and cats.
Additional guidelines for other body system infections are to follow.
Development of the guidelines was supported by an unconditional grant
from Bayer Animal Health.
