The prevalence of in the vaginas of breeding bitches.

Introduction: How bacterial infections of the reproductive tract cause infertility and the correlation between the health status of female dogs and the presence of () in the vagina are still unclear. The aim of this study was to determine the population in the vagina of breeding bitches and to correlate this microbial population with some fertility outcomes.

Material And Methods: A total of 275 breeding bitches were included in the study. Vaginal samples were collected for microbiological and PCR testing.

Results: was identified in 34.91% of the samples. One-third of bitches from the problem-free group and 41.18% from the group with problems were positive. In general, there were no significant differences in the prevalence of between the groups (P-value > 0.05). occurs in both mated and unmated bitches and was found in a large number of kennels (67%). There was a correlation between in the kennel and the incidence of single puppy deaths and low litter sizes. There was also some correlation between the presence of in the vagina with at least two other bacterial strains and reproductive disorders.

Conclusion: Our results indicate that is part of the normal vaginal flora of breeding bitches, although a role for this bacterium in causing some reproductive disorders remains to be disproved.