According to the Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine of Soc Trang province, streptococcus suis is a dangerous disease that can affect not only pigs but also risk infection to humans. Therefore, people need to take preventive measures to ensure the health of livestock and the community.
Causes and symptoms
The disease is caused by Streptococcus suis bacteria, transmitted through the respiratory tract, contact with the secretions of sick pigs or eating chua properly treated pork. Common symptoms in pigs include: High fever, loss of appetite; Arthritis, difficulty walking; Meningococcal inflammation, loss of balance; Cough, shortness of breath;
Preventive measures
To reduce the risk of infection, it is necessary to take the following measures:
Farming in the barn
Regularly disinfect barns and livestock tools. Keep the environment clean, avoid humidity and pollution.
Control the source of seeds
Only buy breeding pigs from reputable farms, ensuring that they do not carry pathogens. Monitor the health of the pigs and isolate the sick pigs immediately when there are signs of abnormality.
Fully vaccinated
Implement vaccination according to the correct vaccination procedure according to the instructions of a veterinarian. Regularly check pig health to detect the disease early.
Food safety
People need to cook the pork thoroughly, avoid eating the stewed pork soup or the meat that has not been cooked thoroughly. Wear gloves when processing pork to limit direct contact with bacteria.
Taking care of livestock health
If you come into contact with sick pigs, wash your hands with soap. When there are signs of fever, headache or infection after contact with pigs, it is necessary to go to a medical facility for immediate examination.
Recently, Soc Trang General Hospital received a case of a patient with streptococcal infection. According to the patient's family, this person is a housewife, preparing food for the family every day. A few days before the illness, the patient had cooked bones and pork.
Immediately after the Provincial Center for Disease Control confirmed the test results, the Department directed the Sub -Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary to coordinate with relevant units to conduct epidemiological investigations, environmental treatment and traceability of food -related foods. At the same time, the prevention and control of epidemics has been implemented urgently throughout the area.
