[Meningitis caused by Streptococcus suis].

History And Admission Findings: A 42-year-old man was admitted to hospital because of headache and fever for two days and showing signs of meningism. As a butcher he had had frequent cuts on his hands and forearms.

Investigations And Diagnosis: Analysis of the cerebrospinal fluid revealed an elevated leukocyte count (81% segmented neutrophils).