Streptococcus suis (S. suis) is a commensal and opportunistic pathogen in pigs. Human infection is rare, occurring due to occupational exposure or consumption of pork products. The authors report an uncommon case of severe bacterial S. suis meningitis. A 42-year-old alcoholic male was admitted complaining of headache, fever, chills, vomiting and photophobia. One week prior to hospital admission the patient part...