Difference between revisions of "Streptococci"
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*May cause [[Paranasal sinuses - inflammatory|sinusitis]] in horses | *May cause [[Paranasal sinuses - inflammatory|sinusitis]] in horses | ||
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Revision as of 08:37, 29 August 2007
- Haemolytic streptococci of Lancefield group C are common inhabitants of the equine nasopharynx
- Streptococcus zooepidemicus and S. equisimilis are usually non-pathogenic
- S. equi is more pathogenic and is the cause of strangles with rhinitis, pharyngitis, lymphadenitis
- S. zooepidemicus can cause similar signs to strangles in horses, may accompany COPD
- May cause sinusitis in horses
- Can cause vascular fragility, leading to haemorrhagic disease.