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| Title | Peritonitis in a llama caused by Streptococcus equi subsp. zooepidemicus. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2001 |
| Authors | Hewson, J, Cebra, CK |
| Journal | The Canadian veterinary journal. La revue vétérinaire canadienne |
| Volume | 42 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pagination | 465-7 |
| Date Published | 2001 Jun |
| Keywords | Streptococcus equi |
| Abstract | A 7-month-old, male llama was diagnosed with peritonitis caused by Streptococcus equi subsp. zooepidemicus. Clinical findings, medical treatment, and case outcome are described. Hematogenous dissemination from suspected pneumonia is proposed as the route of infection in this case. Possible transmission of the organism through contact with horses is discussed. |