Which term refers to pus in the uterus?

Which term refers to pus in the uterus?

• A. Pyometra
• B. Euthanasia
• C. Adoption
• D. Testicular cancer

Answer: (A)

Pyometra is pus in the uterus. It occurs in intact females when bacterial infection takes advantage of hormonal changes after a heat cycle, leading to buildup of purulent material inside the uterus. There are two forms: open, where pus drains through the cervix and vagina, and closed, where the uterus fills without outward discharge and can become life-threatening. This is an emergency condition because it can cause rapid deterioration from toxins and organ failure. The typical treatment is surgical removal of the uterus and ovaries (ovariohysterectomy) to remove the source of infection, often with antibiotics and supportive care. The other terms don’t describe a uterine infection: euthanasia is ending a life, adoption is placing a pet with a new owner, and testicular cancer affects male reproductive organs.

Pyometra is pus in the uterus. It occurs in intact females when bacterial infection takes advantage of hormonal changes after a heat cycle, leading to buildup of purulent material inside the uterus. There are two forms: open, where pus drains through the cervix and vagina, and closed, where the uterus fills without outward discharge and can become life-threatening. This is an emergency condition because it can cause rapid deterioration from toxins and organ failure. The typical treatment is surgical removal of the uterus and ovaries (ovariohysterectomy) to remove the source of infection, often with antibiotics and supportive care. The other terms don’t describe a uterine infection: euthanasia is ending a life, adoption is placing a pet with a new owner, and testicular cancer affects male reproductive organs.