title: Bacterial reproductive pathogens of cats and dogs.
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.
authors.affiliation: School of Veterinary Medicine, College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, Bearsden Road, Glasgow G61 1QH, UK. libby.graham@glasgow.ac.uk
authors.forename: Elizabeth M
authors.initials: EM
authors.lastname: Graham
authors.forename: David J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Taylor
mesh_terms: D000034:Abortion, Veterinary / Q000382:microbiology; D000818:Animals; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D041002:Brucella canis; D002006:Brucellosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology*; D002415:Cats; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology*; D004285:Dogs; D005260:Female; D008297:Male; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000662:veterinary; D012098:Reproduction
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents