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Dr. Jarod E. Williams

What advice would you have for veterinarians who are considering RapidBac™Vet ?

DR. WILLIAMS:
If you are not using it, you should. I can’t imagine practicing without it. It saves time, money, and prevents unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions. Absolutely essential product for evidence-driven clinicians!

Under what circumstances do you use RapidBac™Vet ?

DR. WILLIAMS:

  • Stranguria, hematuria, polyuria/polydipsia
  • Diabetic and Cushingoid assessments
  • Off-labeled for septic abdomen, pyothorax, septic arthritis
  • I have even had a Lepto dog turn positive on RBV, negative on C/S, and positive on urine Lepto PCR, no recent antibiotic use. I think it was detecting the Gram-negative Leptospirochete cell wall?

Do you think that RapidBac™Vet is a trustworthy alternative to microscopic urinalysis (or other methods) for detecting bacteriuria?

DR. WILLIAMS:
It is far better than urine sediment cytology. I see so many in-hospital reports describing cocci presence that I know are not cocci.

What do you do when you get a positive result with RapidBac™Vet ?

DR. WILLIAMS:
Depending on budget and case history, I either send off for culture or treat and repeat RBV one week after treatment. I often treat and repeat during treatment of significantly resistant infections, chronic cystitis/pyelonephritis, or with urinary calculi during dissolution therapies.

What do you do when you get a negative result with RapidBac™Vet ?

DR. WILLIAMS:
I conclude there are no significant bacteria present associated with current clinical signs.

How do you use RapidBac™Vet in cases of diabetic patients?

DR. WILLIAMS:
All new DM (diabetes mellitus) cases are screened with RBV.

How do you use RapidBac™Vet in emergency/24-hour care?

DR. WILLIAMS:
Cystitis, hematuria, stranguria, polyuria, and FUO (Fever of Unknown Origin) presenting complaints include RBV in the work-up.

How long have you been using RapidBac™Vet ?

DR. WILLIAMS:
3-4 years, started in Shreveport, LA at University Vet Hospital.

Why did you originally purchase RapidBac™Vet ?

DR. WILLIAMS:
For on-the-spot infection assessment.

Who in the clinic actually performs the test?

DR. WILLIAMS:
Technicians.

ABOUT DR. JAROD E. WILLIAMS

Dr. Williams received his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Virginia Tech University (Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine). Dr. Williams spent over 10 years working at VCA Veterinary Referral Associates in Gaithersburg, Maryland, where he pursued training in acupuncture through the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society (IVAS). He is currently one of only a handful of Veterinary Specialists with advanced training in Eastern disciplines.