Serotypes of Streptococcus suis isolated from healthy pigs in Phayao Province, Thailand

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BACKGROUND: Streptococcus suis (S. suis) is an important swine and human pathogen. There are 33 serotypes that have been described. Zoonotic cases are very common the Northern part of Thailand, especially in Phayao Province. However, the prevalence of S. suis and, more particularly the different serotypes, in pigs in this region is poorly known and needed to be addressed. THE CONTEXT AND PURPOSE OF THE STUDY:...

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