Therapeutic effects of a new quinolone, DU-6859a, on polymicrobial infections in a newly designed model of rat uterine endometritis.

J Antimicrob Chemother

Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, School of Medicine, Gifu University, Japan.

Published: January 1998

We evaluated the efficacy of a new quinolone, DU-6859a, using a new model of rat uterine endometritis. Rats were infected with mixed inocula of Escherichia coli and Bacteroides fragilis. The MICs of DU-6859a and levofloxacin against E. coli were 0.025 and 0.05 mg/L, respectively; those against B. fragilis were 0.20 and 0.39 mg/L, respectively. Immediately after inoculating 10(5) cfu/rat of each organism, DU-6859a or levofloxacin (20 mg/kg po bid or tid, respectively, for 3 days) was administered and compared with the untreated group. The viable cell counts of E. coli and B. fragilis in the DU-6859a- and levofloxacin-treated groups were significantly lower than those in the untreated group. These results suggest that DU-6859a would be useful for treating polymicrobial infections in uterine endometritis.

Download full-text PDF

Source
http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/jac/41.1.131DOI Listing

Publication Analysis

Top Keywords

uterine endometritis
12
quinolone du-6859a
8
polymicrobial infections
8
model rat
8
rat uterine
8
du-6859a levofloxacin
8
untreated group
8
du-6859a
5
therapeutic effects
4
effects quinolone
4

Similar Publications

Chronic endometritis (CE) is a persistent inflammatory condition of the endometrium characterized by abnormal infiltration of plasma cells into the endometrial stroma. Frequently associated with repeated implantation failure, recurrent pregnancy loss, and infertility, CE significantly impacts women's health, contributing to conditions such as abnormal uterine bleeding and endometriosis. Treatment typically involves antibiotic therapy; however, the efficacy of these treatments is increasingly compromised by the rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Olive cake was incorporated at a low inclusion rate (3.7%) into the rations of dairy cows through partial substitution of maize, and its effects on milk production, general health, and fertility traits were investigated. Multiparous purebred Holstein dairy cows (n = 148) were divided into two groups: a treated group (n = 86) and a control group (n = 62).

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Predisposing Factors for Pseudoplacentational Endometrial Hyperplasia or Cystic Endometrial Hyperplasia in Dogs and Their Association with Pyometra.

Vet Sci

December 2024

Departamento de Clínica e Cirurgia Veterinária, Escola de Veterinária, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte 31270-901, MG, Brazil.

Pseudoplacentational endometrial hyperplasia (PEH) and cystic endometrial hyperplasia (CEH) are both hyperplastic conditions that may occur in the canine uterus during diestrus. CEH can impair fertility, and, although the consequences of PEH are poorly known, this condition is significantly associated with pyometra. The aim of this study was to investigate frequencies of both PEH and CEH in female dogs according to age, size, breed, and breed group.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Intrauterine Adhesions (IUAs) are characterized by endometrial damage due to endometritis or curettage. Currently, the gold standard for IUA treatment is hysteroscopy, which enables the dissolution of IUA through mechanical or electrosurgical energy. Common strategies to prevent recurrence include the insertion of a balloon catheter or IUD in the uterus.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Risk factors for subclinical endometritis and its effect on reproductive performance in small-scale dairy farms.

Vet Anim Sci

March 2025

Doctorado en Ciencias Biológicas-Facultad de Ciencias Naturales-Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro. Av. de las Ciencias SN. Juriquilla. Santa Rosa Jáuregui, Querétaro, CP 76230, Mexico.

The study aimed to evaluate the effect of subclinical endometritis (SCE) on reproductive performance and identify risk factors for this pathology in small-scale dairies. In four small-scale dairies, 608 lactations were monitored for health issues, nutritional status, and reproductive events, and SCE was diagnosed based on endometrial polymorphonuclear counting (PMN%) at 30±5 (SCE30) and 60±5 (SCE60) days postpartum. The threshold for diagnosis was established according to the quartile distribution of PMN%; 4 % and 2 % for SCE30 and SCE60.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Want AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?

Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!