Clinical and Epidemiological Characteristics of Streptococcus suis Infections in Catalonia, Spain.

ABSTRACT: Introduction: Streptococcus suis (S. suis) is a human zoonotic pathogen of occupational origin, with infection acquired through contact with live pigs or pig meat. Pig farming is one of Catalonia's biggest industries and as a result this region of Spain has one of the highest density pig populations per km². The aim of our study was to describe the infections caused by S. suis occurring in that area over a 9-year period. Materials and Methods: A retrospective, multi-center study was carried out by searching records from 15 hospitals in Catalonia for the period between 2010 and 2019. Results: Over the study period altogether nine cases of S. suis infection were identified in five hospitals, with five of these cases occurring in the 2018-2

SUBMITTER: Diez de Los Rios J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8692758 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature