Bilateral total deafness after preparation of wild boar meat.

INTRODUCTION

Streptococcus suis is responsible for a zoonosis for which Suidae (pigs and wild boars) constitute the reservoir, mainly in Asia, with a much lower prevalence in Europe. The predominant clinical manifestation is meningitis, possibly resulting in deafness.

CASE REPORT: We report the case of a woman hospitalised for meningitis complicated by labyrinthitis, occurring several hours after preparing a meal composed of wild boar meat. Despite the presence of intracochlear fibrosis, the patient was managed by sequential bilateral cochlear implants.

DISCUSSION: The discussion presents a review of the international literature and describes the mechanisms responsible for hearing loss related to this rare zoonosis.