Streptococcus suis (S. suis) is a common pathogenic microorganism and can cause a variety of clinical diseases in human and swine. Based on the CPS antigens of S. suis, 35 serotypes or capsular types have been characterized. S. suis serotype 2 (SS2) is most commonly associated with severe disease and is the serotype most frequently isolated from pigs.
When infected with Streptococcus suis in humans, it can cause meningitis, endocarditis, septicemia, Septic Shock, Streptococcal toxic shock syndro...