Abstract
We describe two unusual cases in sheep of subclinical mastitis caused by Streptococcus parasanguinis. This bacterium has been associated with the development of experimental endocarditis; its presence at relatively high concentrations in apparently healthy sheep milk may pose a health risk in persons with predisposing heart lesions.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Animals
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DNA, Ribosomal / analysis
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Female
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Mastitis / veterinary*
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RNA, Ribosomal, 16S / analysis
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Sheep
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Sheep Diseases / microbiology*
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Streptococcus / classification*
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Streptococcus / genetics
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Streptococcus / isolation & purification
Substances
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DNA, Ribosomal
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RNA, Ribosomal, 16S