Contagious streptococcal lymphadenitis in cats.
A Lancefield group G beta-hemolytic streptococcus was isolated from a group of laboratory cats with acute lymphadenitis of the head and neck and systemic signs of sepsis. The infection appeared to be transmitted by the oral route and was experimentally reproduced in cats after the isolant was inoculated by oral and subcutaneous routes.
D000818:Animals; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000635:transmission; D002415:Cats; D008199:Lymphadenitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000635:transmission / Q000662:veterinary*; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000635:transmission / Q000662:veterinary*