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 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 …

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 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 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 …

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 is an important pathogen causing economic problems in the pig industry.
Moreover, it is a zoonotic agent causing severe infections to people in close contact with …

Abstract Staats, JJ, Feder, I., Okwumabua, O. and Chengappa, MM, 1997. Streptococcus
suis: past and present. Veterinary Research Communications, 21 (6), 381-407 Steptococcus …

From mid-July to the end of August 2005, a total of 215 cases of human Streptococcus suis
infections, 66 of which were laboratory confirmed, were reported in Sichuan, China. All …