Two cases of Streptococcus equi subspecies zooepidemicus bacteremia diagnosed in a French hospital within a short space of time

European Journal of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases 2026 Open access

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Authors: Guillaume Morin, Chaufour Laura, Marion Lacasse, Claudia Carvalho Schneider, Marie-Frédérique Lartigue, Coralie Lemaire
DOI: 10.1007/s10096-026-05410-x
Cited by: 1
References: 23

Abstract

Streptococcus equi subspecies zooepidemicus is an opportunistic pathogen. Human infections are rare and often linked to close contact with horses. Consumption of raw milk cheese has also been incriminated. We present two cases of S. equi ssp. zooepidemicus bacteremia diagnosed within a short space of time in the same hospital.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Streptococcal Infections and Treatments Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing Diphtheria Corynebacterium and Tetanus

Publication details

Journal / source
European Journal of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Volume
45
Issue
5
Pages
1507–1511
Publication date
24 January 2026
Language
EN