Thailand’s Department of Medical Sciences has detected an 83% contamination rate of Streptococcus suis in raw pork samples in Ubon.
The bacteria can cause serious infections, including meningitis, hearing loss, and death.
Between 2022 and 2024, 1,340 cumulative cases were recorded nationwide, with the prevalence rising to 0.2% in 2024, indicating a persistent public health concern.
