Streptococcus Suis

Streptococcus suis is a gram-positive bacterial species that primarily cause disease in pigs, but infections in humans have been reported from many countries. The bacteria is able to cause a wide variety of diseases in pigs such as meningitis, septicemia, and arthritis and can also result in hear loss. Importantly, S. suis is the leading bacterial cause of meningitis in pigs and is considered to be an important zoonotic agent due to its capability of infecting both humans and animals. In humans, the bacterium is associated with meningitis, endocarditis, and septicemia, and infections can be fatal. Since S. suis has been found to be resistant to many antibiotics, new antimicrobial treatments are continuously being researched and developed. Therefore, it is essential to monitor the development of S. suis infection and study antimicrobial resistance and new treatments in order to prevent and treat human and animal infections.