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 …

Infections caused by Streptococcus suis are considered a global and an economical
problem in the swine industry. Moreover, S. suis is an agent of zoonosis that afflicts people …

Streptococcus suis, a bacterium that affects pigs, is a neglected pathogen that causes
systemic disease in humans. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to …

Streptococcus suis (ex Elliot 1966, Kilpper-Bälz & Schleifer 1987) is a facultatively anaerobic
Gram-positive ovoid or coccal bacterium surrounded by a polysaccharide capsule. Based on …

Infections caused by Streptococcus suis are considered a global problem in the swine
industry. In this animal species, S. suis is associated with septicemia, meningitis …

Streptococcus suis, a prevalent porcine pathogen, may sporadically cause infections in
humans, and has recently emerged as a cause of zoonoses in some professionals. The aim …

Streptococcus suis is a major porcine pathogen worldwide, and can be transmitted to human
beings by close contact with sick or carrier pigs. S suis causes meningitis, septicaemia …

A recent outbreak of Streptococcus suis infection associated with the slaughter, preparation
or consumption of pigs in Sichuan, China has led to concerns that similar outbreaks could …

Streptococcus suis (S. suis) is a gram-positive bacterial pathogen in pigs which can cause
serious infections in human including meningitis, and septicaemia resulting in serious …

Background Streptococcus suis can cause severe systemic infection in adults exposed to
infected pigs or after consumption of undercooked pig products. S. suis is often …