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Distribution of 273 isolates recovered from sick and healthy pigs into isolate groups.
| Isolate group | Number (%) of isolates | Isolation sites | Clinical signs of S. suis infection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Systemic—confirmed (SC) | 47 (17) | Blood, meninges, spleen, lymph node | Yes |
| Non-systemic—confirmed (NSC) | 65 (24) | Tonsil, nasal cavities, ileum, rectum | Yes |
| Non-systemic—probable (NSP) | 71 (26) | Tonsil, nasal cavities, ileum, rectum | Yes |
| Non-systemic—healthy (NSH) | 90 (33) | Tonsil, nasal cavities, rectum | No |
