Case report reveals Streptococcus suis acute bacterial meningitis in a middle-aged woman, highlighting the critical role of timely pathogen identification for effective management.
Streptococcus suis is a zoonotic pathogen frequently reported in China and Vietnam, and is frequently under recognized in India. A 52 year old woman presented with fever, headache, vomiting and altered sensorium. CSF analysis was suggestive of acute bacterial meningitis. Blood cultures grew Streptococcus suis which was detected by MALDI-TOF. Effective management depends on timely detection of pathogen.
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