Veterinary Technician

Category - Animal Care

Streptococcus Equi is a bacterium that results in an upper respiratory infection in a horse. What is the common name for this infection?
  1. Strangles
  2. Coggins
  3. Shipping Fever
  4. Mud Fever
Explanation
Answer: A - Strangles is the common name for a streptococcus equi infection in a horse. It affects the lymph nodes under the head and neck areas. The lymph nodes under the guttural pouch can rupture, filling the pouch with pus.
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