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Strangles is a disease caused by a bacterial infection of the upper airway and lymph nodes which is highly contagious in horse populations. This article describes the clinical signs, complications, diagnosis, treatment, management, vaccination, and prevention for non-veterinary audiences. Includes references. Originally published as "Understanding Equine Strangles: Signs of Disease, Management and Prevention" by Amanda M. House, August 2008; Revised October 2008. This update by Sally DeNotta.
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AG Boyle, Timoney JF, Newton JR, Hines MT, Waller AS, Buchanan BR. “Streptococcus equi Infections in Horses: Guidelines for Treatment, Control, and Prevention of Strangles-Revised Consensus Statement.” J Vet Intern Med. 2018 Mar; 32(2):633-647. https://doi.org/10.1111/jvim.15043
Streptococcus equi (Strangles). American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Disease Guidelines. 2020. https://aaep.org/
Strangles Owner Fact Sheet. Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC). www.equinediseasecc.org