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Journal of veterinary internal medicine2005; 19(1); 123-134;

Streptococcus equi infections in horses: guidelines for treatment, control, and prevention of strangles.

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Publication Date: 2005-02-18 PubMed ID: 15715061
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The research article is all about the strangles infection in horses caused by Streptococcus equi bacteria, detailing its symptoms, origins, treatment, prevention, and control methods.

Streptococcus equi and Strangles

Strangles is a common horse disease caused by Streptococcus equi bacteria. Historical records trace its existence back to the 13th century. As it’s a derivative of an ancestral S zooepidemicus strain, it’s also known as a genovar or biovar of the latter. The bacteria is specifically named S equi, a term widely used in medical literature. This disease varies hugely in severity depending on the horse’s immunity, often presenting milder symptoms in older horses.

Clinical Signs of Strangles

Strangles causes an array of clinical symptoms including:

  • Abrupt onset of fever
  • Mucopurulent nasal discharge indicating upper respiratory tract infection
  • Acute swelling, leading eventually to abscesses in the horse’s submandibular and retropharyngeal lymph nodes

The term “strangles” originates from instances where the horse’s enlarged lymph nodes obstructed the airway, causing asphyxiation.

Controlling and Treating Strangles

Information provided in this research is designed to assist veterinarians in managing, treating, and preventing future outbreaks of strangles. The consensus offered outlines the most up-to-date knowledge and opinions on strangles’ clinical signs, origins, epidemiology, treatment methods, probable complications, and control measures. The details and guidelines offered in this research would serve invaluable in managing strangles effectively.

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Sweeney CR, Timoney JF, Newton JR, Hines MT. (2005). Streptococcus equi infections in horses: guidelines for treatment, control, and prevention of strangles. J Vet Intern Med, 19(1), 123-134.

Publication

Journal of veterinary internal medicine
ISSN: 0891-6640
NlmUniqueID: 8708660
Country: United States
Language: English
Volume: 19
Issue: 1
Pages: 123-134

Researcher Affiliations

Sweeney, Corinne R
  • University of Pennsylvania, New Bolton Center, Kennett Square, PA, USA.
Timoney, John F
    Newton, J Richard
      Hines, Melissa T

        MeSH Terms

        • Animals
        • Horse Diseases / prevention & control
        • Horse Diseases / therapy
        • Horses
        • Streptococcal Infections / prevention & control
        • Streptococcal Infections / therapy
        • Streptococcal Infections / veterinary
        • Streptococcus equi / pathogenicity

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