A Human Case of an Infection by the Pathogenic Streptococci that Causes “Strangles” in Horses

Strangles is a contagious upper respiratory tract infection primarily affecting equines. It rare disease with zoonotic transmission. caused by the bacterium, Streptococcus equi. We present case of strangles in an elderly patient complicated bacteraemia, osteomyelitis and native valve endocarditis. The was treated successfully appropriate antibiotics no surgical intervention needed. In age accelerated emerging zoonosis, this important entity clinicians should be aware to prevent delay diagnosis poor outcome.