Bacterial reproductive pathogens of cats and dogs

Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract. 2012 May;42(3):561-82, vii. doi: 10.1016/j.cvsm.2012.01.013.

Abstract

With the notable exception of Brucella canis, exogenous bacterial pathogens are uncommon causes of reproductive disease in cats and dogs. Most bacterial reproductive infections are endogenous, and predisposing factors for infection are important. This article reviews the etiology, pathogenesis, clinical presentation, diagnosis, treatment, and public health significance of bacterial reproductive pathogens in cats and dogs.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Abortion, Veterinary / microbiology
  • Animals
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Brucella canis*
  • Brucellosis / diagnosis
  • Brucellosis / drug therapy
  • Brucellosis / veterinary*
  • Cat Diseases / drug therapy
  • Cat Diseases / microbiology*
  • Cats
  • Dog Diseases / drug therapy
  • Dog Diseases / microbiology*
  • Dogs
  • Female
  • Male
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / drug therapy
  • Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / veterinary
  • Reproduction

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents