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Streptococcus equi subsp. equi (view source)
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*Haemolytic streptococci of Lancefield group C are common inhabitants of the equine nasopharynx
*Haemolytic streptococci of Lancefield group C are common inhabitants of the equine nasopharynx
*''[[Streptococcus zooepidemicus]]'' and ''S. equisimilis'' are usually non-pathogenic
*''[[Streptococcus zooepidemicus]]'' and ''S. equisimilis'' are usually non-pathogenic
*Typically [[Rhinitis#Infectious causes of rhinitis|suppurative rhinitis]], [[Nasopharynx Inflammatory - Pathology#Infectious causes of pharyngitis|pharyngitis]] and '''lymphadenitis''' of the lymph nodes of the head and neck that drain the upper respiratory tract, these lymph nodes often rupture and discharge pus 2-3 weeks after the onset of infection
*Typically [[Rhinitis#Infectious causes of rhinitis|suppurative rhinitis]], [[Pharyngitis|pharyngitis]] and '''lymphadenitis''' of the lymph nodes of the head and neck that drain the upper respiratory tract, these lymph nodes often rupture and discharge pus 2-3 weeks after the onset of infection
*Infection with ''Streptococcus equi'' occurs after contact with contaminated feed, water bowls or an infected carrier [[Equine Alimentary System - Anatomy & Physiology|horse]]
*Infection with ''Streptococcus equi'' occurs after contact with contaminated feed, water bowls or an infected carrier [[Equine Alimentary System - Anatomy & Physiology|horse]]
*Organism remains viable in environment for months
*Organism remains viable in environment for months