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I just received a throat swab result of streptococcus ovis. what is this from? and what are the treatments.

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Ovis or bovis: Ovid is found primarily in sheep whereas bovis is not uncommon in human colon. Neither are common causes of pharyngitis in people.

Answered 11/24/2012

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