Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Mycoplasma infections linked to fertility problems in Bernese
By Tamiozzo, Pablo Jesús·Published in Revista Argentina de microbiologia·2022·Departamento de Patologí·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Mycoplasma maculosum and Mycoplasma spumans associated with fertility disorders in dogs from a Bernese Mountain dog kennel.
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Plain-English summary
A group of Bernese Mountain Dogs at a kennel experienced fertility issues, including unsuccessful mating and pregnancy losses, after two new dogs arrived from abroad. Tests revealed the presence of two types of bacteria, Mycoplasma spumans and Mycoplasma maculosum, which were likely causing the problems. After treating the affected dogs with antibiotics doxycycline for 15 days and azithromycin for 9 days, they were able to achieve successful pregnancies and improved sperm analysis results. This case highlights the importance of identifying and treating specific infections that can affect dog fertility.
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Abstract
The aim of this short communication is to describe a case of subfertility and other anomalies associated with the presence of Mycoplasma spumans and Mycoplasma maculosum in a Bernese Mountain Dog kennel. After the arrival of two dogs from abroad, some fertility disorders, such as unsuccessful mating, pregnancy losses and abnormal sperm analysis results, were observed. Two consecutive samplings (vaginal swabs) of three and two bitches with problems, respectively, were performed and M. spumans and M. maculosum were identified by PCR and sequencing. After treatment for 15 days with doxycycline and 9 days with azithromycin, successful pregnancies were achieved and the results of the sperm analyses were reversed. Considering that no other infectious agents causing subfertility problems were detected and that no management measures or other medication apart from these antibiotics were applied, it was concluded that fertility problems were due to the presence of these two Mycoplasma species.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34059367/