Thai Health Ministry warns of deadly 'deafness fever' outbreak


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BANGKOK: The Ministry of Public Health has issued a public health warning following confirmed cases and deaths related to an outbreak of Streptococcus suis infection, commonly known in Thailand as "deafness fever."

A key risk factor is the consumption of raw pork dishes, especially larb moo—a spicy minced pork salad made from raw pork, which remains popular among certain groups in Thailand.

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