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Streptococcus suis infection
Streptococcus suis infection

Occurrence: Worldwide, some herds free

Age affected: Piglets pre-weaning, weaners, growers / finishers, human risk

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Effects: Arthritis, nervous signs, stunting, fever, death.

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Pig disease kills humans in Vietnam
Pig disease kills humans in Vietnam

Two people are reported to have died in Northern Vietnam from a Streptococcus suis infection in Vietnam.

FAO: better farming helps control diseases
FAO: better farming helps control diseases

The outbreaks of PRRS in Vietnam can be controlled through better farming practices, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said earlier this week.

Toxic shock syndrome through pig carcass
Toxic shock syndrome through pig carcass

Australia's first case of toxic shock syndrome caused by a pig carcass has been officially reported although doctors investigating the case believe there may have been three more human infections elsewhere in Australia.

Industry Responds to Piggery Health Concerns
Industry Responds to Piggery Health Concerns

The case of two piggery workers contracting the pig-borne disease Streptococcus suis (S.suis) pose little need for concern according to the pork peak industry body, Australian Pork Limited (APL).

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