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Sepsis Bacterial infection causing pus to be formed.
Septicaemia Blood poisoning by bacteria and their toxins.
Serology The examination of blood serum (the clear fluid that separates when blood clots) for the presence of antibodies to disease.
Sporadic Occurring occasionally.
Staphylococci Commonly occurring bacteria which affect dogs, particularly following a viral infection. Can cause a number of disorders including skin infections, pneumonia, and food poisoning.
Subcutaneous Under the layers of the skin. Subcutaneous injections are very commonly used where a rapid effect is not required as this route of administration tends to be less painful.
Superficial On the surface. Often applied to a wound.
Suppurative Producing pus, applied to a wound.
Syndrome A set of signs which occur together indicate a particular condition or disease.
Synergistic The action of two or more substances achieving an effect greater than that possible with any of the individual components.