Streptococcus suis meningitis in an elderly man: a case report

This case report describes the diagnosis and treatment process of <i>Streptococcus suis</i> meningitis. It proposes an antibiotic treatment plan centered on vancomycin. Intrathecal injection of antibiotics may provide an effective treatment option for severe patients and offer a treatment choice for drug-resistant bacterial infections in the central nervous system. It was also pointed out that Metagenomic Capture sequencing can reduce host gene interference and increase the detection rate of pathogens. This case aims to enhance clinicians' understanding of the disease and provide a reference for early identification and standardized treatment.