Strangles (Noun)
Meaning
An acute bacterial disease of horses characterized by inflammation of the mucous membranes.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Strangles is caused by the bacterium Streptococcus equi subspecies equi and is highly contagious among horses.
- The primary symptom of strangles is a high fever that peaks within a week of the initial infection.
- If left untreated, strangles can lead to serious complications including death, so early veterinary care is crucial.
- Horses affected by strangles usually display nasal discharge and difficulty swallowing due to swelling of the lymph nodes.
- Proper diagnosis of strangles is usually made through a combination of physical examination and laboratory tests such as cell cultures.