Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Male dog infertility linked to bacterial infection in reproductive
By Chike F Oguejiofor·Published in Asian Pacific Journal of Reproduction·2018·View original on DOAJ →
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Original publication title: Sperm defects and infertility caused by bacterial infection of the reproductive tract in an adult male dog: A case report
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Plain-English summary
A 3.5-year-old male Caucasian dog was brought in for infertility issues after failing to breed successfully over two years. The vet found a bacterial infection (Escherichia coli) in his reproductive tract, which was causing serious sperm problems, including low motility and abnormal shapes. To treat this, the dog was given an antibiotic called ciprofloxacin for four weeks. After treatment, the dog's sperm quality improved, helping to address the infertility issue.
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Abstract
Cases of acquired infertility in dogs often have poor prognosis and can be frustrating to clinicians in canine practice. In this case, a 3.5-year-old male Caucasian dog was presented for infertility evaluation. He had no record of successful breeding despite being mated with multiple bitches over a two-year period. Breeding soundness examination was performed including history evaluation, general physical and reproductive system examination, hematology, libido determination, and semen collection, evaluation and screening for infectious organisms. The presence of copious growth of bacteria (Escherichia coli) in conjunction with significant sperm abnormalities and leucospermia was applied to diagnose infertility due to a sub-chronic or chronic bacterial infection of the reproductive tract. Bacterial infection caused significant sperm abnormalities including low sperm motility, increased number of dead sperm and sperm with structural abnormalities such as detached heads, fractured necks, looped tails and coiled tails. Treatment was effected by administering ciprofloxacin orally for 4 weeks.
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Search related cases →Original publication on DOAJ: https://doi.org/10.4103/2305-0500.241208