
Assistant Professor, Dermatology and Otology
Dr. Clarissa Souza graduated in Veterinary Medicine in 2001, at her home country Brazil. Then completed a Dermatology internship, a masters and a PhD degrees. Until 2014, Dr. Souza worked as a clinician focusing on dermatology at a private practice and as a professor, while still doing externships abroad to improve her knowledge and skills. In 2014 she started a Dermatology fellowship at the University of Minnesota, and in the following year a Dermatology residency combined with a master program at Colorado State University. She subsequently became boarded by the American College of Veterinary Dermatology (DACVD). In 2018, Dr. Souza joined the Dermatology and Otology Service at the University of Illinois as a professor. Her main research interests as a clinician-scientist are ear diseases, allergies and antimicrobial stewardship in small animals.
Treating Canine Pyoderma in the Age of Antibacterial Resistance
By the end of this lecture, participants will be able to:
- Select appropriate treatment modalities for canine pyoderma.
- Recognize common clinical presentations of canine pyoderma and evaluate diagnostic approaches including cytology and culture/susceptibility.
- Identify the underlying primary diseases triggering the development of secondary pyoderma.
- Understand the principles and importance of antimicrobial stewardship in companion animals.
Managing chronic ear diseases in dogs and cats
By the end of this lecture, participants will be able to:
- Recognize the underlying causes and clinical signs of chronic otitis externa and otitis media in dogs and cats.
- Interpret diagnostic tools such as otoscopy, cytology, imaging, and culture and sensitivity testing in the context of chronic ear disease.
- Formulate treatment plans tailored to the individual case.