Essays about: "Streptococcus equi subspecies equi"

Found 5 essays containing the words Streptococcus equi subspecies equi.

  1. 1. Interactions of Streptococcus equi and Mast Cells: In the Search of Virulence Factors

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning; Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för medicinsk biokemi och mikrobiologi

    Author : Christopher von Beek; [2018]
    Keywords : Streptococcus equi; Streptococcus; mast cells; infection; streptolysin; SLS;

    Abstract : Mast cells are key players of the innate immune system due to their location at the interface of host and pathogen encounters, such as on mucosal surfaces or the skin. Secreting a variety of compounds, they communicate with other immune cells in a highly specific manner. READ MORE

  3. 2. Överlevnad av Streptococcus equi subspecies equi på olika material i hästens omgivning

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Mikaela Andreasson; [2018]
    Keywords : Kvarka; S. equi; stall; bremsar; vattenhinkar;

    Abstract : Strangles, caused by the bacteria Streptococcus equi subspecies equi (S. equi) is the most commonly diagnosed infectious disease in horses worldwide. Infection by S. equi in the upper respiratory tract results in fever, nasal discharge and enlarged lymph nodes that can contain abscesses. READ MORE

  4. 3. Överlevnad av Streptococcus equi subspecies equi i hästens närmiljö efter rengöring och desinfektion

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Elin Johansson; [2016]
    Keywords : Streptococcus equi subspecies equi; kvarka; miljö; rengöring; desinfektion;

    Abstract : Streptococcus equi subspecies equi är en betahemolyserande streptokock som är den bakterien som orsakar hästsjukdomen kvarka. Symtom som förknippas med sjukdomen är feber, purulent näsflöde samt svullnad och abscessbildning i lymfknutorna i huvudregionen. Inget vaccin mot kvarka finns ännu i Sverige. READ MORE

  5. 4. Study of the collagen- and fibronectin- binding protein FNE

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Microbiology

    Author : Katarina Hörnaeus; [2008]
    Keywords : Streptococcus equi subspecies equi; strangles; vaccine; extracellular proteins; virulence ;

    Abstract : Strangles is a severe equine respiratory infection, caused by the bacterium Streptococcus equi subspecies equi affecting horses of all ages and types worldwide. Infected horses suffer from fever, coughing and copious nasal discharge as well as abscesses in lymph nodes in the head and throat. S. READ MORE

  6. 5. Identification of a putative IS element in Streptococcus equi subspecies equi

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Microbiology

    Author : Åsa Karlström; [2001]
    Keywords : streptococcus equi; strangles; phage display; IS element;

    Abstract : The gram-positive, catalase negative bacteria Streptococcus equi subspecies equi is the causative agent for a disease in horses called strangles. The disease is spread worldwide and apart from the suffering of horses, it causes severe economical losses. READ MORE