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Helcococcus ovis isolated from a pulmonary abscess in a horse

C M. Rothschild
J L. Oakes
J K. Schaupp
F R. Rurangirwa
D C. Sellon
Melissa T. Hines, Washington State University

Abstract

Helcococcus ovis, a recently described organism cultured from sheep, was isolated in pure culture from a pulmonary abscess in a horse. This is the first report of this organism in horses and the first report in veterinary medicine to clearly demonstrate a pathogenic role for this organism.

Suggested Citation

C M. Rothschild, J L. Oakes, J K. Schaupp, F R. Rurangirwa, D C. Sellon, and Melissa T. Hines. "Helcococcus ovis isolated from a pulmonary abscess in a horse" Journal of Clinical Microbiology 42.5 (2004): 2224-2226.



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