Four Human Cases of Pig-Borne Disease Confirmed in Guangdong

Four human cases of pig-borne disease confirmed in Guangdong

GUANGZHOU, Aug. 22 (Xinhua) — Four human cases of pig-borne disease have been reported in Guangdong Province, leaving one dead and two hospitalized.

The Guangdong provincial government released the information Monday at a provincial teleconference on prevention and control of the disease caused by swine streptococosis II bacteria.

No pig cases of the disease have been reported in the province.

The four human infections occured in four separate places, including the cities of Nanxiong, Shenzhen and Yangjiang, and Chao’an County.

Medical teams have been sent to the affected areas to investigate the cases and help the locals take protective measures.

The provincial government also mobilized the departments of health and agriculture to take emergency measures and work strenuously to prevent the disease from spreading.