Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Streptococcus equi Subspecies equi.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary clinics of North America. Equine practice
- Year:
- 2023
- Authors:
- Boyle, Ashley G
- Affiliation:
- Department of Clinical Studies · United States
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
Strangles is a highly contagious disease in horses caused by a type of bacteria called Streptococcus equi subsp equi. It usually shows up with a high fever and swollen lymph nodes in the head. To diagnose the disease, vets take samples depending on how advanced it is. The main goals of treatment are to stop the spread of the disease and help the horse recover while also building up their immunity for the future. However, completely getting rid of strangles will be difficult until all horses that carry the bacteria are found and treated.
Abstract
Strangles, caused by the bacteria Streptococcus equi subsp equi, is a highly contagious disease of equids classically characterized by a high fever and enlarged lymph nodes of the head. Diagnostic sampling depends on the stage of the disease. The goal of treating strangles is to control transmission and to eliminate infection while providing future host immunity. Daily temperature checking and isolation of febrile horses is the key to controlling outbreaks. Eradication of this disease will not be possible until S equi carriers are eliminated from the equine population.
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