Abstract
The bacterial contamination of the postpartum uterus is a frequent finding which by itself does not disturb the anatomical and histological restoration of tubular genital tract. The improper balance between uterine infection and the intrauterine antimicrobial self-defence mechanisms, however, often results in complications, such as puerperal metritis, clinical endometritis, pyometra and subclinical endometritis. After reviewing the bacteriology of uterine involution, and the predisposing factors for its bacterial complications, this paper defines the different clinical forms, and summarizes their pathology, furthermore, the recent progress in diagnostic considerations and principles of current treatments for these diseases of bovine genitals.
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Bacterial Infections / diagnosis
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Bacterial Infections / epidemiology
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Bacterial Infections / prevention & control
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Bacterial Infections / veterinary*
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Cattle
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Cattle Diseases / diagnosis
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Cattle Diseases / epidemiology*
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Cattle Diseases / microbiology
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Cattle Diseases / prevention & control
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Endometritis / complications
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Endometritis / diagnosis
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Endometritis / prevention & control
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Endometritis / veterinary
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Female
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Postpartum Period
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Pregnancy
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Prevalence
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Puerperal Infection / diagnosis
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Puerperal Infection / epidemiology
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Puerperal Infection / prevention & control
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Puerperal Infection / veterinary*
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Risk Factors
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Severity of Illness Index
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Uterine Diseases / complications
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Uterine Diseases / diagnosis
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Uterine Diseases / prevention & control
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Uterine Diseases / veterinary*
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Uterus / microbiology
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Uterus / pathology
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Uterus / physiology