2020
DOI: 10.13181/mji.cr.193249
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<em>Streptococcus suis</em> meningitis related to processing and consuming raw pork during Balinese tradition, <em>Mebat</em>

Abstract: Streptococcus suis is a zoonotic pathogen that can infect humans, especially meningitis. S. suis meningitis has been commonly diagnosed in Bali, which is associated with the consumption of raw pork. We reported case of S. suis meningitis that could have occurred due to the ingestion of undercooked pork during a traditional ceremony, which also involved two more patients with similar symptoms. A 62-year-old male was brought to the emergency unit because of decreased consciousness (Glasgow coma scale 14/15) in t… Show more

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“…Red “ lawar ” is prepared from minced pork mixed with raw pork blood and vegetables. Meanwhile, “ komoh ” soup is prepared using fresh pork blood and herbs [ 16 ].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Red “ lawar ” is prepared from minced pork mixed with raw pork blood and vegetables. Meanwhile, “ komoh ” soup is prepared using fresh pork blood and herbs [ 16 ].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…dan Taenia spp. (Zajac and Conboy, 2006;Estuningsih, 2009), dan Streptococcus suis (Aryasa et al, 2020). Selain itu juga dapat tercemar oleh parasit zoonosis seperti kista daric acing Taenia spp.…”
Section: Pendahuluanunclassified
“…2, 3 The first Streptococcus suis case in human was reported in Denmark in 1968, however some regions in Asia such as Vietnam, China, Hong Kong, Thailand and Philippines have been reported of increasing number of cases dramatically since the past few decades. 4, 5 Transmission of Streptococcus suis from pig to human by two mechanisms such as ingestion of undercooked pork products and direct exposure through skin wounds. [6][7][8][9][10][11] The incubation period of SSM varying between 60 hours to 1 week characterized by common clinical features to those of other acute bacterial meningitis like headache, fever and meningeal signs.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Streptococcus suis meningitis in Bali has been associated with Balinese tradition consuming undercooked pork products and fresh blood pork made into special Balinese food named "red lawar" especially served at the moment of Hindu ceremonies. 5 Therefore this case report aims to describe a case of SSM in Bali Mandara Hospital.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%