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The Centre for Health Protection has received a Streptococcus suis infection report involving a 79-year-old woman, bringing the year's total to 10.
The Kowloon City resident developed fever, right knee pain, redness and swelling on August 16, and was admitted to Queen Elizabeth Hospital six days later. She has no recent travel history and is now in critical condition. Her home contact has been put under medical surveillance.
People are advised to observe personal and environmental hygiene and avoid contact with pigs. If contact with pigs or raw pork is necessary:
* use protective gloves;
* wash hands after handling; and,
* clean and cover all wounds.
Click here or visit the Travellers' Health Service website for more information on Streptococcus suis.
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