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Streptococcus canis is a group G beta-hemolytic species of Streptococcus. [1] It was first isolated in dogs, giving the bacterium its name. These bacteria are characteristically different from Streptococcus dysgalactiae, which is a human-specific group G species that has a different phenotypic chemical composition.
Group H streptococci cause infections in medium-sized canines. Group H streptococci rarely cause human illness unless a human has direct contact with the mouth of a canine. One of the most common ways this can be spread is human-to-canine, mouth-to-mouth contact. However, the canine may lick the human's hand and infection can be spread, as well ...
Strep throat is caused by the bacteria Streptococcus pyogenes, or group A streptococcus. "These bacteria are contagious and can be spread through droplets when someone coughs or sneezes or through ...
Streptococcosis is an infectious disease caused by bacteria of the genus Steptococcus.This disease is most common among horses, guinea pigs, dogs, cats, and fish with symptoms varying based on the streptococcal species involved. [1]
Nov. 29—Officials with Kern County Animal Services said Wednesday the two dogs that died in county care last week had fallen victim to strep zoo, or Streptococcus zooepidemicus, a pathogen that ...
A mystery respiratory dog illness is spreading across the U.S. Veterinarians explain what to know about symptoms, prevention, and how to keep your dog safe.
Streptococcus dysgalactiae is a gram positive, beta-haemolytic, coccal bacterium belonging to the family Streptococcaceae.It is capable of infecting both humans and animals, but is most frequently encountered as a commensal of the alimentary tract, genital tract, or less commonly, as a part of the skin flora.
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