2021•Practica Oto-Rhino-LaryngologicaRequires access

A Case of Sensorineural Hearing Loss Associated with Streptococcus suis Meningitis

Takeshi Komori, Toshiaki Tsukatani, Tomokazu Yoshizaki

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The major animal host of Streptococcus suis (S. suis) is the pig. S. suis can cause a zoonotic disease in humans that is characterized by meningitis, sepsis, arthritis, and endocarditis. It is a rare disease, with only about 26 cases reported from Japan; meningitis is observed in 70% of cases and hearing loss in 50% of cases.

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Key concepts: Streptococcus suis, Meningitis, Sensorineural hearing loss, Medicine, Hearing loss, Sepsis, Endocarditis, Arthritis