Normal and Pathological Vaginal Microflora in the Bitch-A Review
Anton Antonov *
Department of Obstetrics, Reproduction and Reproductive Disorders, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Trakia University, 6000, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria.
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Abstract
The vagina is not only a place for the development of various microorganisms, but also serves as a border before reaching the uterus of all mammals. Determining the qualitative and quantitative specifics of vaginal bacterial flora is of great importance for a better understanding of genital pathology mechanism, clinical diagnosis, management and antibiotic treatment of reproductive diseases in the bitch.
Keywords: Vagina, bitch, bacterial flora