1
|
Domrazek K, Konieczny P, Majka M, Czopowicz M, Cywińska A, Jurka P. The lack of the influence of various species of Mycoplasma spp. on canine semen quality. Theriogenology 2024; 219:86-93. [PMID: 38402701 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2024.02.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2023] [Revised: 02/19/2024] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 02/27/2024]
Abstract
Mycoplasmas colonize fish, reptiles, birds and mammals, being commensals or causing diseases, sometimes severe in ruminants, swine, poultry, or wildlife animals. So far, 15 species of canine Mycoplasma spp. have been described. Conflicting results have been presented regarding the pathogenicity of Mycoplasma spp. Although many virulence factors of these bacteria have been described, they still require attention. The main aim of our study was to evaluate the presence of known canine Mycoplasmas in the male reproductive tract of clinically healthy dogs. The second aim was to check if Mycoplasma spp. cause any abnormalities in semen quality that could have further consequences and to propose the schemes for managing the carriers. 83.3% of examined dogs were Mycoplasma spp. -positive dogs, and most of them were the carriers of more than one species. Six dogs had azoospermic ejaculates. The total spermatozoa numbers were similar in Mycoplasma -positive and negative groups. Motility was slightly higher in Mycoplasma spp.-negative group, but the difference was not statistically significant. There was no significant difference in semen characteristics between the carriers and Mycoplasma spp.-negative dogs. Neither the individual species nor the number of species strains had a significant effect on sperm morphological parameters as well as viability. Semen quality parameters are not correlated with the species found on the prepuce. Over 70% Mycoplasma spp.- positive dogs have more than one species of this bacteria. Despite finding mycoplasmas in azoospermic dogs, we suggest that they were not the cause of infertility. Mycoplasma spp. could be a part of normal microbiota in canine prepuce in individuals without any clinical signs.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- K Domrazek
- Department of Small Animal Diseases and Clinic, Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Warsaw University of Life Sciences- SGGW, Nowoursynowska 159c, 02-776, Warsaw, Poland.
| | - P Konieczny
- Department of Transplantation, Institute of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 30-663, Krakow, Poland; VET CELL TECH Sp. z.o.o., 30-348, Cracow, Poland
| | - M Majka
- Department of Transplantation, Institute of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 30-663, Krakow, Poland; VET CELL TECH Sp. z.o.o., 30-348, Cracow, Poland
| | - M Czopowicz
- Division of Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics, Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Warsaw University of Life Sciences-SGGW, Nowoursynowska 159c, 02-776, Warsaw, Poland
| | - A Cywińska
- Department of Basic and Preclinical Sciences, Faculty of Biological and Veterinary Sciences, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Lwowska 1, 87-100, Toruń, Poland
| | - P Jurka
- Department of Small Animal Diseases and Clinic, Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Warsaw University of Life Sciences- SGGW, Nowoursynowska 159c, 02-776, Warsaw, Poland
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Dolka I, Wojtkowska A, Czopowicz M, Gruk-Jurka A, Jurka P, Sapierzyński R. Detection of Ki67 and E-cadherin in canine mammary tumours by immunocytochemistry and immunohistochemistry. J Comp Pathol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcpa.2018.10.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
|
3
|
Dolka I, Gruk-Jurka A, Wojtkowska A, Miśkiewicz A, Jurka P, Sapierzyński R. Evaluation of Canine Mammary Tumours Using Cytological Features, Computerized Cytomorphometry and Immunocytochemistry. J Comp Pathol 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcpa.2015.10.132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
|
4
|
Dolka I, Gruk-Jurka A, Sapierzyn′ ski R, Jurka P, Łukasz D. The value of cytological examination of canine mammary tumourS. J Comp Pathol 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcpa.2014.10.096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
|
5
|
Jurka P, Max A. Treatment of fibroadenomatosis in 14 cats with aglepristone – changes in blood parameters and follow‐up. Vet rec case rep 2013. [DOI: 10.1136/vetreccr.165.22.657rep] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- P. Jurka
- Faculty of Veterinary MedicineWarsaw University of Life SciencesNowoursynowska 159c02‐776WarsawPoland
| | - A. Max
- Faculty of Veterinary MedicineWarsaw University of Life SciencesNowoursynowska 159c02‐776WarsawPoland
| |
Collapse
|
6
|
Trębacz P, Jurka P. Short-term outcome following concurrent surgical treatment of ureteral ectopia and intrapelvic urinary bladder in nine neutered bitches. Vet Rec 2013; 172:663. [DOI: 10.1136/vr.100662] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- P. Trębacz
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine; Warsaw University of Life Sciences; Warsaw 02776 Poland
| | - P. Jurka
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine; Warsaw University of Life Sciences; Warsaw 02776 Poland
| |
Collapse
|
7
|
|
8
|
|
9
|
Abstract
Six dogs, five males and one hermaphrodite, were diagnosed with hypospadias. Two of the five males had the penile form of the condition, two had the perineal form and one had the glandular form; the hermaphrodite had the scrotal form. The hermaphrodite had no prostate gland and no right testicle; it had a normal right ovary and horn of the uterus but the left horn was joined to the testicle. Its karyotype showed 78 chromosomes, all in metaphase, and two typical sex chromosomes X and Y.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- P Jurka
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02776 Warsaw, Poland.
| | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
10
|
Jurka P, Max A, Hawryńska K, Snochowski M. Age-related pregnancy results and further examination of bitches after aglepristone treatment of pyometra. Reprod Domest Anim 2008; 45:525-9. [PMID: 19055567 DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0531.2008.01288.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
Abstract
The cystic endometrial hyperplasia and pyometra complex is one of the most common uterine diseases in bitches. The appearance of pharmacological preparations containing anti-progestagens created new possibilities for pyometra treatment. The aim of this study was to evaluate the curative effect of the anti-progestagen aglepristone treatment of pyometra in bitches of different ages. Twenty four bitches of different breeds, aged from 0.8 to 9.5 years (21-48 kg) exhibiting clinical pyometra symptoms (two groups - I < or = 5 years, n = 14 and II >5 years, n = 10) were evaluated. Information about the general reproductive health was collected up to 54 months after anti-progestagen treatment. Remission of clinical symptoms and return of blood chemistry results and total leucocyte count to referential values were achieved in all cases within 14 days of treatment. Bitches were naturally mated at the first, and when unsuccessful, the second oestrus after treatment. In group I, no recurrence of pyometra symptoms was observed during following cycle(s). Eight bitches (57.1%) had a full-term pregnancy and the number of newborn pups ranged from 1 to 12. None of the bitches from the group II became pregnant. In conclusion, the basic indication for conservative pharmacological treatment of pyometra is preserving female fertility and obtaining offspring. The important conditions for successful aglepristone treatment are: the young age (up to 5 years) and the lack of detectible ovarian cysts. It seems necessary to mate bitches in the first or second oestrus after finishing treatment. The efficacy of treatment can be measured by the after-treatment pregnancy rate.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- P Jurka
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland.
| | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
11
|
Galanty M, Jurka P, Zielińska P. Surgical treatment of hypospadias. Techniques and results in six dogs. Pol J Vet Sci 2008; 11:235-243. [PMID: 18942547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
Abstract
Various types of hypospadias and methods of surgical treatment of this anomaly in 6 dogs was described in this article. Methods of surgical treatment were set up individually for each case and depended on the type of hypospadias and coexisting anomalies. Shortening of the penis was performed in two dogs, amputation in three cases and an urethral reconstruction in one patient. Castration was performed in three cases. Persistent frenulum of the prepuce was found in two dogs. Additionally three patients were submitted to the plastic surgery of the prepuce anomalies. In one dog, the loose and free falling part of the prepuce was suspended and attached to the abdominal integument according to the original own method. In all dogs, uncomplicated wound healing was observed. Surgical procedures resulted in improved cosmesis with reducing clinical signs of hypospadias and other coexistent anomalies.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- M Galanty
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Nowoursynowska 159, 02-787 Warsaw, Poland.
| | | | | |
Collapse
|
12
|
Max A, Jurka P, Witkowski M, Boryczko Z, Bostedt H. [Critical comparison of rectal and ultrasonographic results of ovarian conditions in the interestrus of cattle]. Tierarztl Prax 1997; 25:207-11. [PMID: 9289879] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
Abstract
41 heifers of 260-440 kg body weight used in an experiment were polyovulated with PGF2 alpha and PMSG (1000 IU). Animals were slaughtered during luteal phase of ovarian cycle (day 12-15). Shortly before slaughter ovarian structures were defined by rectal palpation und ultrasonographical examination. Post mortem ovaries were collected to compare their structures with previously performed in vivo diagnosis. More follicular structures were detected sonographically (109%) than could be found by morphologic examination (100%). Concerning corpora lutea a right diagnosis was made by palpation in 94% of cases, whereas the rate was only 85% for ultrasonographical examination. Main reasons for false diagnoses of ultrasonographical examination are as follows: multiple ovarian structures, corpora lutea with holes inside, atypical shape of ovaries, atypical ultrasonographical pictures and irregular shape of follicles.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- A Max
- Klinik für Geburtshilfe und Gynäkologie, Tiere der Tierärztlichen Fakultät der Landwirtschaftlichen Universität Warschau
| | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
13
|
Boryczko Z, Bostedt H, Jurka P, Jurka A, Boryczko A. [The blood gas status in bitches with pyometra-endometritis complex]. Tierarztl Prax 1994; 22:181-4. [PMID: 8209370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
Abstract
The blood gas status of 52 bitches presented with pyometra-endometritis complex was examined. Nine healthy bitches with a normal sexual cycle served as control group. Depending on the clinical symptoms, the sick bitches were divided into two groups (A and B). Compared to the control group, both test groups showed significant differences in pH, HCO3 and base excess levels. A correlation between the severity of disease and the decreasing pH level was noted. The disturbance of acid-base balance also resulted in respiratory and metabolic acidosis. A high proportion of these acidotic states was not compensated (group A: 71.4%; group B: 50.0%).
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Z Boryczko
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Animal Reproduction, Agricultural University of Warsaw
| | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|