tetracycline and Uterine-Diseases

In 11 specialised dairy farms belonging to the herd book and cattle health service of the Bureau of animal health in Hannover 1134 gynaecological examinations had been accomplished during a two and a half years period every four weeks. 120 cows (approximately 10%) showed an ichorous vaginal secretion between the second and third week post partum. The treatment was conducted beginning from ten days post partum with a high antibiotical dosage (4 g Tetracycline) in shape of small-sized pessaries (UT-forte, MSD) and additionally the cows received 20 micrograms GnRH (Receptal, Hoechst) by intramuscular injection. 3-4 weeks later the cows were reexamined, 36 cows did not reveal any abnormal signs, the remainder had to be treated in accordance with the diagnosis in the sexual tract (on average 1.16 times). After a mean interval calving to first service of 93 days 85% of the cows with lochiometra needed some more than two A. l's with a six weeks' delay to get pregnant. The reasons for the differences between the results of this study and those of other investigations are explained. It requires a great deal of veterinary labor to prevent the inflammatory processes in the genital tract from getting chronic, that is why lochiometra must be looked upon as one of the most aggravating puerperal disease. The medical care of the uterus with high doses of antibiotics combined with the application of GnRH must be recognized as a good supplement to the therapy of retained placenta favoured by Götze or other puerperal disorders such as lochiometra especially in regard to compatibility and high pregnancy rates.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)

Topics: Animals; Cattle; Cattle Diseases; Drug Therapy, Combination; Female; Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone; Puerperal Disorders; Tetracycline; Uterine Diseases

Topics: Adult; Cysts; Endometriosis; Endometrium; Female; Humans; Infertility, Female; Recurrence; Sclerotherapy; Suction; Tetracycline; Uterine Diseases

A 59 year old woman with actinomycosis of the uterus is described. This is the first such case to be reported in Sri Lanka.. A 59-year old woman attending the gynecology clinic of the De Soysa Maternity Hospital, Colombo, Sri Lanka, complained of having a brownish vaginal discharge for four years. Initial examination to determine the cause led to a more intense examination conducted under anesthesia, dilation, and curettage. A lippes loop was found in the uterine cavity even though the subject denied practicing contraception and a large amount of yellowish granular material was evacuated. Microbiological analysis confirmed the diagnosis of actinomycosis. This is the first such case to be reported in Sri Lanka. Large doses of intravenous crystalline penicillin were given for two weeks, but symptoms remained. An abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy were thus performed after which penicillin administration continued for an additional six weeks. The subject was discharged on tetracycline 500 mg qid for six weeks and was completely cured. Actinomycosis israelii is a gram positive anaerobic filamentous bacterium, a commensal of the gut. Pelvic actinomycosis was until recently considered to be rare and usually caused by a ruptured appendix when it did occur. The organism has recently been associated with IUDs, especially after two years of use, following a route of infection from the anus across the perineum and upwards through the vagina and cervix via the string of the IUD. The combination of a foreign body causing trauma and the adjacent heavy anaerobic flora of the vagina provide ideal conditions for the organism. Clinical manifestations of pelvic actinomycosis are local endometrial infection giving rise to chronic pain, an offensive vaginal discharge, and irregular bleeding per vaginam.

Topics: Actinomycosis; Female; Foreign Bodies; Humans; Hysterectomy; Intrauterine Devices; Middle Aged; Penicillins; Tetracycline; Uterine Diseases

Topics: Animals; Animals, Newborn; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Arthritis, Infectious; Cattle; Cattle Diseases; Cystitis; Diarrhea; Escherichia coli Infections; Female; Foot Diseases; Fusobacterium Infections; Liver Abscess; Mastitis, Bovine; Meningitis; Osteomyelitis; Pasteurella Infections; Pneumonia; Respiratory Tract Infections; Salmonella Infections, Animal; Sheep; Sheep Diseases; Streptococcal Infections; Sulfonamides; Tetracycline; Uterine Diseases

Topics: Age Factors; Aged; Aminosalicylic Acids; Antitubercular Agents; Endometrial Hyperplasia; Endometritis; Endometrium; Female; Humans; Hysterectomy; Isoniazid; Menopause; Middle Aged; Penicillins; Streptomycin; Tetracycline; Tuberculosis, Female Genital; Uterine Diseases

Topics: Adult; Amniotic Fluid; Cystitis; Escherichia coli; Female; Genital Diseases, Female; Genitalia, Female; Humans; Microbial Sensitivity Tests; Middle Aged; Milk, Human; Pelvic Inflammatory Disease; Peritonitis; Pyelonephritis; Surgical Wound Infection; Tetracycline; Umbilical Cord; Uterine Diseases; Vulvitis

Topics: Adnexal Diseases; Chloramphenicol; Female; Humans; Oxyphenbutazone; Sulfuric Acids; Tetracycline; Uterine Diseases

Topics: Animals; Female; Listeriosis; Pregnancy; Rabbits; Tetracycline; Uterine Diseases

Topics: Chloramphenicol; Disease; Female; Genital Diseases, Female; Humans; Prolapse; Tetracycline; Urinary Tract Infections; Urination Disorders; Urologic Diseases; Uterine Diseases; Uterus