Streptococcus equi
A species of gram-positive, coccoid bacteria isolated from abscesses in submaxillary glands and mucopurulent discharges of the upper respiratory tract of horses. This organism belongs to Group C streptococci with regards to antigen response and is known to cause strangles. The subspecies S. zooepidemicus is also considered a pathogen of horses.
Year introduced: 1995
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Tree Number(s): B03.353.750.737.872.225, B03.510.400.800.872.225, B03.510.550.737.872.225
MeSH Unique ID: D018502
Registry Number: txid1336
Entry Terms:
- Streptococcus zooepidemicus
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