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Streptococcus & Enterococcus Infections - Pigs (view source)
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[[File:Strep suis meningitis.jpg|thumb|200px|right|A porcine brain showing signs of ''S. suis'' meningitis. Copyright CFSPH Iowa State.]]
==Introduction==
==Introduction==
−Streptoccocal and Enterococcal infections are '''common in pigs as the organisms are commensal''' in their [[Alimentary System|gastrointestinal]] and [[Reproductive System|reproductive]] tracts and environments. A multitude of diseases affecting many systems can be the result of infection with these organisms.
Streptoccocal and Enterococcal infections are '''common in pigs as the organisms are commensal''' in their [[Alimentary System|gastrointestinal]] and [[Reproductive System|reproductive]] tracts and environments. A multitude of diseases affecting many systems can be the result of infection with these organisms.