Streptococcus equi subspecies equi from strangles suspected equines: molecular detection, antibiogram profiles and risk factors.

ABSTRACT: Strangles, caused by Streptococcus equi subspecies equi, is a highly infectious disease of equines causing major health issues and financial losses. The aim of the study was to detect the presence of the SeM gene in Streptococcus equi isolated from equine suspected of having strangles. A cross-sectional study design was conducted from July to December 2022 in five districts of the central Gondar zone, Ethiopia. One-hundred sixty swab samples were taken from animals that had been clinically suspected. The SeM gene was detected using polymerase chain reaction, and the antimicrobial susceptibility test was performed using the Kirby-Bauer disc diffusion method. The binary logistic regression model was employed to test for statistical significance. In 31.87% (51/160) of the samples, Streptococc

SUBMITTER: Bekele D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11342554 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature