NCIt 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.;
Alternative definition : CDISC: Any bacterial organism that can be assigned to the species Streptococcus dysgalactiae
subspecies dysgalactiae.;