Streptococcus spp

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Sections available in full article Classification, Significance, Active Forms, Active Form 1, Clinical Effects, Epidemiology, Pathological effects, Control, Diagnosis, Useful samples, Specimen storage, Transport of samples, Laboratory diagnosis, Sources, Publications, Vetstream contributor(s),
Contributors Dr Melissa Kennedy DVM PhD DipACVM

Classification


Taxonomy

  • Family: Streptococceae .
  • Genus: Streptococcus .

Etymology

  • Gk: streptos - twisted; Gk: kokkos - grain, berry, seed.

Significance

  • Many are commensals on mucosal surfaces.
  • Cause of local and systemic pyogenic infections in animals and people.

Sources

Publications

  • Iglaver Fet al(1991)Streptococcus canis arthritis in a cat breeding colony.J Exp Anim Sci34(2), 59-65.

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