Abstract
Abstract Streptococcus equi subspecies zooepidemicus is a well-known opportunistic pathogen causing predominately cervical lymphadenitis in guinea pigs. However, isolation of this organism in chinchillas is rare. A 4-month-old, male intact pet chinchilla ( Chinchilla lanigera ) was presented for a rapidly growing mid-cervical mass, which was diagnosed as an abscess based on fine-needle aspirate and cytology. Aerobic bacterial culture grew a β-hemolytic Streptococcus spp. and mass spectrometry identified the organism as Streptococcus equi subspecies zooepidemicus . The infection resolved following oral administration of trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole. Infection with Streptococcus equi subsp. zooepidemicus should be a differential for abscessation in chinchillas.
Published Version
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
