Processo inflamatório do útero de éguas: endometrite (revisão de literatura).

Abstract

The objective of this research was to perform a literature review of the inflammatory processes in the uterus of mares, emphasizing equine endometritis. . The endometritis is an inflammatory process that can be acute or chronic uterine endometrium may be causes such as bacteria, fungi or other causes. Its main agent the bacterium Streptococcus zooepidemicus. The disease can be acquired by other factors such as coverage of the stallion, artificial insemination. Through the uterine defense mechanisms mares are capable of eliminating the inflammatory process. Clinical signs of endometritis are the discharge of vulvar mucus, flaccid uterus and an increase of volume, presence of intrauterine fluid. The diagnosis is made based on clinical findings, reproductive history, ultrasound, cytology and uterine biopsy. Treatments performed aim to eliminate the causative agent being administered systemic antibiotics or local, uterus washing, should be performed as soon as possible, to preserve the reproductive health of the animal.