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Acta Clinica Belgica
International Journal of Clinical and Laboratory Medicine
Volume 40, 1985 - Issue 5
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Case reports

Streptococcus Suis Meningitis in Man

First reported observation in Belgium

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Pages 314-317 | Published online: 21 May 2016
 

Summary

The clinical and bacteriological observation of a 37-year-old man with Streptococcus suis capsular type 2 (group R) meningitis is described. Complete cure was obtained with intravenous ampicillin. The epidemiology of S. suis infections in man is reviewed. An occupational exposure to pigs or pork products could not be demonstrated in our patient.

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