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Uterine Disease
Cow infections could provide clue to preventing infertility in women
November 5th, 2007
Researchers at the Royal Veterinary College, London, have made a significant breakthrough in their understanding of how infection of the uterus damages fertility in cows. Their findings, which show that common uterine infections can damage the ovaries, may provide insights into how to treat infections such as Chlamydia in humans. Funded by the Wellcome Trust and the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council, researchers led by Professor Martin Sheldon studied the effect that uterine disease has on the reproductive system in cows. Their findings, published in the journal Reproduction, suggest that the cow's innate immune system may affect key stages in the...
Source: Health & Medicine Week (2007-11-05)
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