Case Study of a Zoonotic Infection Caused by Streptococcus suis Reported for the First Time in Goa Region, India

Gaonkar, Shradha R. and Naik, Rajeshwar V. and Kalekar, Sushanta and Sagar, Alka (2023) Case Study of a Zoonotic Infection Caused by Streptococcus suis Reported for the First Time in Goa Region, India. Microbiology Research Journal International, 33 (8). pp. 10-15. ISSN 2456-7043

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Case Study of a Zoonotic Infection Caused by Streptococcus suis Reported for the First Time in Goa Region, India Shradha R. Gaonkar https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9660-3516 Rajeshwar V. Naik Sushanta Kalekar Alka Sagar

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.
09 26 2023 10 15 10.9734/mrji/2023/v33i81397 https://journalmrji.com/index.php/MRJI/article/view/1397 https://journalmrji.com/index.php/MRJI/article/download/1397/2776 https://journalmrji.com/index.php/MRJI/article/download/1397/2776 https://journalmrji.com/index.php/MRJI/article/download/1397/2777

Item Type: Article
Subjects: Journal Eprints > Biological Science
Depositing User: Managing Editor
Date Deposited: 27 Sep 2023 08:17
Last Modified: 27 Sep 2023 08:17
URI: http://repository.journal4submission.com/id/eprint/2666

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