7- Reproductive tract pathogens

Question 1

Name places we find commensal organisms in the female repro tract

Answer 1

Perineum
Vulva (1st barrier)
Clitoris
Vestibule (2nd barrier)
Vagina
Cervix (3rd barrier)
Uterus

Question 2

T/F Commensal organisms are common in the vas deferens & testes

Answer 2

False - they should not be within here

Question 3

What is orchitis

Answer 3

Inflammation of the testes

Question 4

what is oophoritis

Answer 4

inflammation of the ovaries

Question 5

Define a reproductive pathogen

Answer 5

A pathogen that affects the repro tract
Either be pathogens or commensals

Question 6

Name 2 routes that reproductive pathogens can be transmitted

Answer 6

Venereal pathogen - via semen or vaginal secretion

Non-venereal - other routes (resp)

Question 7

In what species is uterine contamination post-mating common and why?

Answer 7

Mare, sow and bitch
As cervix has no mucus plug & ejaculation occurs directly into the uterus

Question 8

Define metritis & why this occurs post-partum

Answer 8

Inflammation of the uterus

Post partum = Deep layers of the uterus are exposed to commensals and penetrate to the myometrium

Question 9

Common route for viral reproductive tract pathogens

Answer 9

Respiratory tract - pathogens don’t have to enter via reproductive tract

Herpes virus

Question 10

what is metritis

Answer 10

occurs post-partum
inflammation of the myometrium of the uterus