• Streptococcus suis serotype 2 strains isolated in Argentina (South America) are different from those recovered in North America and present a higher risk for humans. (omicsdi.org)
  • Distribution of capsular serotypes and virulence markers of Streptococcus suis isolated from pigs with polyserositis in Korea. (omicsdi.org)
  • The objective of this study was to determine the capsular serotypes and potential virulence factors of Streptococcus suis isolated from pigs with polyserositis. (omicsdi.org)
  • Streptococcus suis is one of the most important bacterial pathogens in the porcine industry and also a zoonotic agent. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Streptococcus suis is one of the most important pathogens in the porcine industry causing septicemia with sudden death, meningitis, and a variety of other diseases [ 1 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • INTRODUCTION:Streptococcus suis serotype 2 is an important swine pathogen and emerging zoonotic agent causing meningitis and septicemia/septic shock. (omicsdi.org)