Subdural Empyema from Streptococcus suis Infection, South Korea

Abstract

In Jeju Island, South Korea, a patient who consumed raw pig products had subdural empyema, which led to meningitis, sepsis, and status epilepticus. We identified Streptococcus suis from blood and the subdural empyema. This case illustrates the importance of considering dietary habits in similar clinical assessments to prevent misdiagnosis.

Keywords

• subdural empyema
• Streptococcus suis
• bacteria
• raw pork
• South Korea
• foodborne infections