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Meningitis caused by Streptococcus suis type II.

Authors :
McNeil NI
Gordon T
Source :
Postgraduate medical journal [Postgrad Med J] 1986 Aug; Vol. 62 (730), pp. 743-4.
Publication Year :
1986

Abstract

A 49 year old head porter developed meningitis shown to be caused by Streptococcus suis type II. The rare human infections with the organism, a pathogen of pigs, usually occur in those employed handling pig meat and are associated with auditory or vestibular dysfunction.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0032-5473
Volume :
62
Issue :
730
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Postgraduate medical journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
3774705
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1136/pgmj.62.730.743