METRITIS Flashcards
Inflammation/infection of the LINING OF THE UTERUS (prepartum condition)
Endometritis
(T/F) An animal with endometritis is not systemically ill, it will just influence her fertility
True
Inflammation/infection of ALL layers of the uterus (postpartum condition)
Metritis
Pus-filled uterus. Typically occurs during DIESTRUS in the non-pregnant animal
Pyometra
What are the subdivided clinical Bovine Metritis?
- Toxic syndrome (acute puerperal metritis)
- Non-toxic syndrome
The following clinical signs are from?
- Fever (>104 F)
- Anorexia
- Depression
- Ketosis
Toxic Metritis Syndrome
- Bacterial agents
- Mainly transient invaders
- Trueperella pyogenes
- Gram-negative anaerobes
- Fusobacterium, Bacteroides spp. - The above 3 agents often synergistic
- Leukotoxins
- Inhibitors of phagocytosis
- Produce growth factors that “help eachother” - Coliforms, clostridium spp.
Toxic Metritis Syndrome
The following clinical signs are from?
- Slight depression
- Fetid odor
- Retained placenta may or may not be visible
Non- Toxic Metritis
(T/F) Prostaglandins can be used as a treatment for Non-toxic metritis
True
What is the treatment to stabilize the Dam?
- IV fluids
- IV antibiotics
- Anti-emetics
- Bottle feed neonates
- Oxytocin/PGF2a
- Spay if not responding
- Persistent vulvar discharge in postpartum bitch beyond 6-12 weeks (NOT Metritis!)
- Etiology unknown
- Bitch and puppies appear normal
- Persistent trophoblastic cells in discharge
Subinvolution of Placental Sites (SIPS)
You are called out to a farm to evaluate a cow that is 24 hrs fresh (translation: calved 24 hours ago). The farmer noticed that she is depressed and did not eat well this morning. Her rectal temperature is 105 degrees F and she has a foul vulvar discharge. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
Toxic Metritis
Which disease is often found concurrently with metritis in small animals and is associated with a poor prognosis?
Mastitis
(T/F) The best treatment for bitches with SIPS is benign neglect
True
