Interactions between a bacterial pathogen and its potentially susceptible host are initiated
with the colonization step. During respiratory/oral infection, the pathogens must compete …

Streptococcus suis is a major cause of respiratory tract and invasive infections in pigs and is
responsible for a substantial disease burden in the pig industry. S. suis is also a significant …

Background. Streptococcus suis has emerged as an important cause of bacterial meningitis
in adults. The ingestion of undercooked pork is a risk factor for human S. suis serotype 2 …

Streptococcus suis is ubiquitous in swine, and yet, only a small percentage of pigs become
clinically ill. The objective of this study was to describe the distribution of serotypes …

Streptococcus suis (SS), an important pathogen for pigs, is not only considered as a
zoonotic agent for humans, but is also recognized as a major reservoir of antimicrobial …

Streptococcus suis is a zoonotic bacterial swine pathogen causing substantial economic
and health burdens to the pork industry. Mechanisms used by S. suis to colonize and cause …

Streptococcus suis is one of the most important bacterial pathogens in the porcine industry
and also a zoonotic agent. Serotype 9 is becoming one of the most prevalent serotypes …

Nisin is a promising therapeutic candidate because of its potent activity against Gram-
positive bacteria. The present study aimed to describe the in vitro and in vivo antibacterial …

Streptococcus suis is a major porcine bacterial pathogen and emerging zoonotic agent. S.
suis 5ʹ-nucleotidase is able to convert adenosine monophosphate to adenosine, resulting …

Streptococcus suis is an important swine pathogen that can cause a variety of diseases.
Streptococcus suis serotype 9 (SS9) is a prevalent serotype, but limited information is …