Streptococcus equi subsp. zooepidemicus

**Semantic type:** Bacterium

**Definition:** A subspecies of Streptococcus equi that is positive for beta hemolysis, produces hyaluronic acid but not streptolysin O, and occurs in pairs or long chains. This subspecies is also lactose positive and capable of fermenting sorbitol but not trehalose.

**Synonyms:** - STREPTOCOCCUS EQUI SUBSP. ZOOEPIDEMICUS