Endometritis - Pyometra

Pyometra

Pyometra, in medicine, is an accumulation of pus in the uterine cavity. This condition is very well known in veterinary medicine. Please see Pyometra in dogs. Two conditions must co-exist to develop pyometra:the first of which is presence of infection the second is blockage of cervix. It is manifested by lower abdominal suprapubic pain, rigors, fever, discharge of pus on introduction of a sound into the uterus. Treatment is by antibiotics according to culture and sensitivity.

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