Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Streptococcus suis meningitis: An emerging zoonotic disease in Brazil.
- Journal:
- Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical
- Year:
- 2024
- Authors:
- Ramos, Geisa Santos Souza et al.
- Affiliation:
- Universidade Federal da Bahia
Abstract
Streptococcus suis has been widely reported as a pathogen in animals, especially pigs. In terms of human health implications, it has been characterized as a zoonosis associated with the consumption of pork products and occupational exposure, particularly in Southeast Asian countries. Here, we present a rare case of human S. suis infection in Brazil, diagnosed in an older adult swine farmer, a small rural producer residing in the semi-arid region of Bahia, Brazil.
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