Case report: two human Streptococcus suis infections in Borneo, Sabah, Malaysia.
BMC Infect Dis
; 17(1): 188, 2017 03 04.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Streptococcus Suis (S.suis) is increasingly being recognised as a potentially preventable emerging zoonotic infection in humans with a global distribution. It is a major cause of meningitis especially among those in contact with pigs and has also been associated with a toxic shock syndrome. CASE PRESENTATIONS We report the first two human cases from Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia which expands the global reach of this important pathogen. Here, we illustrate their epidemiological risk factors, clinical presentation and resulting sequelae of both patients.CONCLUSION:
The continued public health threat of zoonotic infections such as S.suis, highlights the need for accurate epidemiological surveillance, regulation of pig farming, slaughtering and continued advocacy of best practices for pork preparation and consumption.Palabras clave
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Infecciones Estreptocócicas
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Zoonosis
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Streptococcus suis
Tipo de estudio:
Guideline
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Adult
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Animals
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Humans
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Male
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Revista:
BMC Infect Dis
Asunto de la revista:
DOENCAS TRANSMISSIVEIS
Año:
2017
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Malasia