Streptococcus dysgalactiae subsp dysgalactiae

**Semantic type:** Bacterium

**Definition:** A subspecies of Streptococcus dysgalactiae that is positive for Lancefield group C or group L, with subgroups positive for either alpha- or beta-hemolysis. This subspecies is considered to be exclusively associated with animals.

**Synonyms:** - STREPTOCOCCUS DYSGALACTIAE SUBSP. DYSGALACTIAE - Streptococcus dysgalactiae subsp. dysgalactiae