Many people are in critical condition due to streptococcus suis infection.
The 73-year-old woman, who sells pig intestines at home, recently had a high fever, headache, nausea, and gradually became lethargic. Her family took her to Bach Mai Hospital for examination, and a cerebrospinal fluid test showed positive results for Streptococcus suis, a dangerous agent that can cause purulent meningitis and sepsis.
According to experts, the woman may have contracted the bacteria through undercooked food or through contact with broken skin during preparation. She is still receiving intensive treatment and is in serious condition.
Since the beginning of 2025, Hanoi has recorded three cases of Streptococcus suis, with no deaths. The number of cases is similar to the same period last year. Although not transmitted from person to person, the disease is often transmitted through contact with live pigs, slaughtered pigs, eating blood pudding, rare meat or fermented pork rolls, or fermented pork rolls.
The incubation period of the disease ranges from a few hours to five days, with typical symptoms including fever, chills, tinnitus, stiff neck, mild diarrhea, and possible necrotic rash on the skin. Depending on the severity, the patient may require prolonged antibiotic treatment, combined with blood filtration and respiratory support. In severe cases, treatment can last up to two months at great expense.
Mortality rate is about 7% if hospitalized late; about 40% of survivors have severe sequelae.
There is currently no vaccine for humans. Experts recommend absolutely not eating raw blood pudding or pork; cook food thoroughly, wear gloves when preparing it if there are wounds, and wash hands thoroughly after each contact with raw meat.
HA (according to VTC News)
Source: https://baohaiduong.vn/nguoi-phu-nu-ban-long-lon-o-ha-noi-nhiem-lien-cau-khuan-413615.html
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