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Revised! VM-172, a 4-page fact sheet by Amanda M. House, describes this bacterial infection of the upper airway and lymph nodes which is highly contagious in horse populations — clinical signs, complications, diagnosis, treatment, management, vaccination, and prevention. Includes references. Published by the UF College of Veterinary Medicine, August 2008. Revised October 2008.
References
Sweeney CR, Timoney JF, Newton JR, and Hines MT. Streptococcus equi Infections in Horses: Guidelines for Treatment, Control, and Prevention of Strangles. J Vet Intern Med 2005; 19: 123-134. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1939-1676.2005.tb02671.x
Loving, NS. Strangles. The Horse; Nov 1 2007, Article #10688.
Link to AAEP Infectious Disease Guidelines for S. equi http://www.aaep.org/pdfs/control_guidelines/Streptococcus%20equi%20var.pdf