title: Update on Streptococcus equi subsp equi infections.
abstract: There are few diseases that ignite as much fervor among horse owners as strangles. Streptococcus equi subsp equi (strangles) infections frequently require the treating veterinarian to manage not only the clinical cases but also the biosecurity and provision of information to all involved parties. Although the disease is typically characterized by low mortality and high morbidity, restrictions of horse movement that result from appropriate quarantine procedures often frustrate the involved parties. The aims of this article are to provide clinically relevant information for diagnosis, treatment, and biosecurity management of strangles infection.
authors.affiliation: Large Animal Clinical Science, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, PO Box 100136, Gainesville, FL 32610, USA. Electronic address: mallicotem@ufl.edu.
authors.forename: Martha
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Mallicote
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000382:microbiology*; D006736:Horses; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000382:microbiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D018502:Streptococcus equi / Q000145:classification* / Q000302:isolation & purification
keywords: Empyema; Guttural pouch; Lymphadenopathy; Strangles; Streptococcus equi subsp equi