| fatal streptococcus canis infections in intensively housed shelter cats. | three independent, fatal outbreaks of streptococcus canis infection occurred in a 2-year period in shelter cats. the outbreaks occurred in northern california (yolo county), southern california (kern county), and north carolina (guilford county). an estimation of the affected population is >150 cats among 3 affected shelters, with a mortality rate of up to 30%. among 20 cats submitted for necropsy there were 2 distinct pathologic presentations. the first (shelters 1 and 2) was skin ulceration an ... | 2007 | 17317801 |