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Today's Daily Dose: Streptococcus canis
Why you should be on the lookout for this condition in cats.
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“Streptococcus canis, though typically considered a commensal and extracellular pathogen in cats, is capable of causing severe life-threatening invasive infections, such as necrotizing fasciitis, sinusitis, bacteremia and toxic-shock-like syndrome.”
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