Streptococcus zooepidemicus — also known as Strep zoo — is a highly contagious pathogen that can cause serious illness in dogs. It is a gram-positive bacterium that is part of the Streptococcus genus.

Group A beta-hemolytic streptococci (GABHS) is the only common cause of sore throat that requires antibiotic therapy. Sore throat is one of the most observed entities in primary care practice; 6.7 ...