Streptococcus zooepidemicus — also known as Strep zoo — is a highly contagious pathogen that can cause serious illness in dogs. It is a gram-positive bacterium that is part of the Streptococcus genus.

Scientific and veterinary research charity, the Animal Health Trust (AHT), in partnership with world-leading scientists at the Houston Methodist Research Institute, have identified new genes linked to ...

Group A beta-hemolytic streptococci (GABHS) is the only common cause of sore throat that requires antibiotic therapy. Sore throat is one of the most observed entities in primary care practice; 6.7 ...

Although rare, the worldwide incidence of GAS-related disease has been increasing over the last two decades. In analyzing the cause of this upward trend, it has been suggested that the increase in ...

The LightCycler SeptiFast Test MGRADE (Roche Diagnostics) is a CE‑marked, in vitro, diagnostic, real‑time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test that simultaneously detects and identifies DNA from 25 ...

A streptococcal infection may lead to other diseases, such as acute rheumatic fever, pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders, and post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis. Group A beta-hemolytic ...