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Infective endocarditis caused by Streptococcus suis serotype 2.

A K Ho1, K S Woo, K K Tse

  • 1Department of Microbiology Chinese University of Hong Kong.

The Journal of Infection
|September 1, 1990
PubMed
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Streptococcus suis serotype 2 rarely causes infective endocarditis in humans, but a pig farmer developed this rare condition. Prolapse of the mitral valve was a predisposing factor in this case.

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Human Medicine
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Streptococcus suis serotype 2 is a common cause of endocarditis in pigs.
  • Infective endocarditis caused by Streptococcus suis serotype 2 is rare in humans.
  • Mitral valve prolapse can be a predisposing cardiac lesion for endocarditis.

Observation:

  • A case of a pig farmer with infective endocarditis caused by Streptococcus suis serotype 2 is described.
  • The patient had prolapse of the mitral valve, which was the predisposing cardiac lesion.
  • Streptococcus suis can be mistaken for other group D streptococci.

Findings:

  • This case highlights the possibility of Streptococcus suis serotype 2 causing infective endocarditis in humans.
  • A history of contact with pigs or raw pork is crucial in suspected cases.

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  • Prompt identification and treatment are essential for managing this rare but serious infection.

    • Implications:

    • Increased awareness of Streptococcus suis as a potential human pathogen is needed, especially in endemic areas.
    • Diagnostic efforts should include specific testing for Streptococcus suis in patients with endocarditis and relevant exposure history.
    • This case underscores the importance of zoonotic disease surveillance and One Health approaches in public health.