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S Michaud¹, R Duperval, R Higgins

¹Département de médecine, Faculté de médecine, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Québec and Faculté de médecine vétérinaire, Groupe de recherche sur les maladies infectieuses du porc, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Québec.

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Streptococcus suis infections, though common in pigs, are rarely reported in humans in Canada. This occupational illness, causing meningitis and hearing loss, may be underdiagnosed in swine workers.

Keywords:

Streptococcus suis Swine workers meningitis Zoonosis

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Public Health

Background:

Streptococcus suis is a significant pathogen in swine populations globally.
Human infections with S. suis are uncommon but can lead to severe clinical outcomes, including meningitis.
Occupational exposure is the primary route for human S. suis transmission, particularly for individuals working closely with pigs.

Observation:

Meningitis is the most frequent clinical presentation of S. suis infection in humans.
Hearing loss is a common and potentially severe sequela of S. suis meningitis.
The bacterium may be misidentified, leading to underdiagnosis of S. suis infections in clinical settings.

Findings:

This report details the first case of S. suis type 2 meningitis identified in Quebec, Canada.
The case occurred in a swine worker, highlighting the occupational nature of the disease.
The diagnosis was confirmed through microbiological identification.

Implications:

Physicians and microbiologists in Quebec should maintain a high index of suspicion for S. suis meningitis in swine workers.
Increased awareness is crucial for accurate diagnosis and timely management of S. suis infections in at-risk populations.
Enhanced surveillance and diagnostic protocols may be necessary to address potential underreporting of this zoonotic disease.