Human Case of Streptococcus suis Serotype 16 Infection
Author Information
Author(s): Nghia Ho Dang Trung, Hoa Ngo Thi, Linh Le Dieu, Campbell James, Diep To Song, Chau Nguyen Van Vinh, Mai Nguyen Thi Hoang, Hien Tran Tinh, Spratt Brian, Farrar Jeremy, Schultsz Constance
Primary Institution: Oxford University Clinical Research Unit, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Hypothesis
Is Streptococcus suis serotype 16 capable of infecting humans?
Conclusion
Streptococcus suis infection is an emerging zoonosis in Asia, with serotype 16 capable of infecting humans.
Supporting Evidence
- Streptococcus suis is an emerging zoonosis in Southeast Asia.
- The patient had a history of alcohol abuse and presented with severe symptoms.
- Blood culture confirmed the presence of S. suis serotype 16.
- This strain was resistant to tetracycline but susceptible to other antibiotics.
- Serotype 16 has rarely been reported as a cause of disease in pigs.
Takeaway
This study talks about a man in Vietnam who got very sick and died from a germ called Streptococcus suis, which usually comes from pigs. This type of germ, serotype 16, has never been seen in humans before.
Methodology
The case study involved clinical examination, blood culture, and serotyping of the Streptococcus suis strain.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, which may not represent the broader population.
Participant Demographics
A 57-year-old unemployed man with a history of alcohol abuse from Long An Province, Vietnam.
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