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Streptococcus equi: breaking its strangles-hold.
1Animal Health Trust, Lanwades Park, Kentford, Newmarket CB8 7UU.
The Veterinary Record
|March 17, 2018
Summary
Researchers are advancing vaccines against Streptococcus equi, the bacteria causing strangles in horses. This work aims to improve protection against this widespread equine disease.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Microbiology
- Equine Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Strangles is a highly contagious respiratory disease in horses caused by Streptococcus equi.
- Effective vaccines are crucial for managing and preventing strangles outbreaks globally.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe Streptococcus equi, the causative agent of strangles.
- To discuss recent advancements in vaccine research for equine strangles.
Main Methods:
- Review of current research on Streptococcus equi.
- Analysis of progress in vaccine development strategies.
Main Results:
- Identification of key virulence factors of Streptococcus equi.
- Evaluation of novel vaccine candidates and their efficacy.
Conclusions:
- Continued research is vital for developing improved strangles vaccines.
- Enhanced vaccines will aid in controlling this significant equine pathogen.
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