On the 6th, the Thai Ministry of Public Health issued a public health alert for confirmed cases and deaths related to Streptococcus suis infection (commonly known as "deaf fever" in Thailand).
Streptococcus suis infection is a zoonosis caused by Streptococcus suis, which is mainly transmitted through contact with wounds of infected pigs or eating undercooked pork. The main symptoms include fever, meningitis, toxic shock, etc., and severe cases are fatal.
Thai Minister of Public Health Songsak said that the disease is related to eating raw pork. He revealed a worrying situation: eating raw pork dishes, especially larb moo (a spicy minced pork salad made with raw pork), is very popular among certain groups in Thailand.
Songsak revealed that there has been a surge in cases of Streptococcus suis infection in Phrae, Thailand. There are currently 14 confirmed cases, including 2 deaths. The common point of most cases is eating raw pork.
The Thai Ministry of Public Health has issued health guidelines to the public: People who have recently eaten or come into contact with raw pork and have a high fever and muscle pain should seek medical attention immediately.
Songsak said that if people have come into contact with raw pork recently, they must inform medical staff. He said prompt treatment is crucial because if S. suis infection is not treated promptly, it can cause permanent hearing loss and in severe cases, death.
Streptococcus suis infection is a zoonosis caused by Streptococcus suis, which is mainly transmitted through contact with wounds of infected pigs or eating undercooked pork. The main symptoms include fever, meningitis, toxic shock, etc., and severe cases are fatal.
Thai Minister of Public Health Songsak said that the disease is related to eating raw pork. He revealed a worrying situation: eating raw pork dishes, especially larb moo (a spicy minced pork salad made with raw pork), is very popular among certain groups in Thailand.
Songsak revealed that there has been a surge in cases of Streptococcus suis infection in Phrae, Thailand. There are currently 14 confirmed cases, including 2 deaths. The common point of most cases is eating raw pork.
The Thai Ministry of Public Health has issued health guidelines to the public: People who have recently eaten or come into contact with raw pork and have a high fever and muscle pain should seek medical attention immediately.
Songsak said that if people have come into contact with raw pork recently, they must inform medical staff. He said prompt treatment is crucial because if S. suis infection is not treated promptly, it can cause permanent hearing loss and in severe cases, death.