Comparison of Streptococcus halichoeri isolates from canine and fur animal infections: biochemical patterns, molecular characteristics and genetic relatedness

Comparison of Streptococcus halichoeri isolates from canine and fur animal infections: biochemical patterns, molecular characteristics and genetic relatedness

Abstract Background Streptococcus halichoeri infections have been reported in grey seals, a European badger, a Stellar sea lion and humans, but its presence in companion and fur animals is unknown. Since 2010, S. halichoeri-like bacteria (SHL) have been isolated from fur animals and dogs in Finland....

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Main Authors: Marjut Eklund, Kirsi Aaltonen, Tarja Sironen, Mirja Raunio-Saarnisto, Thomas Grönthal, Heli Nordgren, Anna Pitkälä, Olli Vapalahti, Merja Rantala
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-06-01
Series:Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica
Subjects:
Bacterial typing
Blue fox
Dog
Finnraccoon
Mink
Streptococcus
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13028-020-00525-3

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