Case Study of a Zoonotic Infection Caused by Streptococcus suis Reported for the First Time in Goa Region, India
Shradha R. Gaonkar
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Department of Microbiology, Royal Hospital, 403601, Goa, India and Maharaja Agrasen Himalayan Garhwal University, India.
Rajeshwar V. Naik
Royal Hospital Director, 403601, Goa Medical College, Goa, India.
Sushanta Kalekar
Department of Microbiology, Govt. College Khandola, Goa University, 403107, India.
Alka Sagar
Department of Microbiology, Meerut Institute of Engineering and Technology (MIET), India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
This is a case study on epidemiological factor clinical spectrum and drug susceptibility of a rare zoonotic infection caused by Streptococcus sui in a 60 year female patient. Presented with fever and altered sensorium. Blood culture analysis revealed the causative agent to be Streptococcus sui. Antibiotic sensitivity screening of the culture was also performed. So while recording the case history it was noted that the patient was in close contact with pigs on regular basis. The patient was treated with ceftriaxone antibiotic and responded favorably to the therapy. We represent the first human case of Streptococcus sui from Goa.
Keywords: Streptococcus suis, meningitis, spondylodiscitis