Abstract
<i>Streptococcus suis</i> (<i>S. suis</i>) is an emerging zoonotic pathogen that causes bacterial meningitis in humans. <i>S. suis</i> is an encapsulated gram-positive facultative anaerobic bacterium and is an important pathogen in pigs. This infectious disease usually manifests in humans as meningitis, endocarditis, septicemia, and arthritis. Most cases originate in Southeast Asia, and human <i>S. suis</i> infections are often reported in countries with a high density of pigs. Meningitis is a common clinical manifestation of <i>S. suis</i> infection. Moreover, hearing loss is a common complication that can be bilateral, profound, and/or permanent. This report presents two cases of bacterial meningitis and hearing loss caused by <i>S. suis</i> in patients without a history of direct exposure to pigs in an intensive pork industry region.
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