Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with swollen lymph nodes infected by horse strain
By Ladlow, Jane et al.·Published in Journal of clinical microbiology·2006·Animal Health Trust, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Canine strangles case reveals a new host susceptible to infection with Streptococcus equi.
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Plain-English summary
A dog was diagnosed with canine strangles after showing signs of swollen lymph nodes. This is the first known case of this infection in a dog, which is typically seen in horses. The bacteria responsible for the infection was identified as a strain commonly found in horses in the UK. Treatment details were not provided, but early detection is crucial for managing the condition effectively.
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Abstract
We report the first documented case of canine strangles due to infection with Streptococcus equi in a dog with enlarged lymph nodes. Genetic typing, via sequencing of 12 housekeeping genes and the SeM gene, demonstrated the isolate to be a member of a common equine strain type circulating in the United Kingdom.
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