Abstract
In Nakhon Phanom, Thailand, we identified 38 hospitalized patients with Streptococcus suis infection during 2006-2012. Deafness developed in 12 patients; none died. Thirty-five reported recent exposure to pigs/pork. Annual incidence was 0.1-2.2 cases/100,000 population (0.2-3.2 in persons ≥20 years of age). Clinicians should consider S. suis infection in areas where pig exposure is common.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Aged
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Cross Infection*
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Humans
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Incidence
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Middle Aged
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Molecular Typing
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Population Surveillance
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Serotyping
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Streptococcal Infections / diagnosis
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Streptococcal Infections / epidemiology*
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Streptococcal Infections / microbiology*
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Streptococcus suis / classification*
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Streptococcus suis / genetics
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Thailand / epidemiology
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Young Adult