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- Title
Streptococcus suis: An Emerging Human Pathogen.
- Authors
Wertheim, Heiman F. L.; Ho Dang Trung Nghia; Taylor, Walter; Schultsz, Constance
- Abstract
Streptococcus suis infection is acquired through exposure to contaminated pigs or pig meat. Over the past few years, the number of reported S. suis infections in humans has increased significantly, with most cases originating in Southeast Asia, where there is a high density of pigs. Increased awareness, improved diagnostics, and the occurrence of outbreaks have contributed to this increase. Meningitis and sepsis are the most common clinical manifestations of S. suis infection; hearing loss is a frequent complication. In this article, we provide an overview of the emergence and clinical manifestations of S. suis infection.
- Subjects
SOUTHEAST Asia; STREPTOCOCCUS; PATHOGENIC microorganisms; SWINE; NEISSERIA meningitidis; CENTRAL nervous system diseases; DEAFNESS; MEAT industry; SEPSIS; INFECTION
- Publication
Clinical Infectious Diseases, 2009, Vol 48, Issue 5, p617
- ISSN
1058-4838
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1086/596763