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IndonesiaBacterial Meningitis In a Scene of Pigs, How Can We Be?
Prof. Dr. Ir. Komang Budaarsa, M.S.
Balinese people are currently being shocked by the news of the discovery of patients suffering from Meningitis Streptococcus suis (MSS), the bacteria found in the pork. In fact, the Badung Health Agency has determined assault from the bacteria that cause tens remained suspect (suspected) infected with Meningitis Streptococcus suis as Extraordinary Events (KLB).
the proliferation of news about the attack of these bacteria in the community is not accompanied by complete and accurate information. Thus, the impact is quite large, especially for traders pork and processed as society became afraid even phobia tend to consume pork. This condition is exacerbated by a nearby day Galungan in which people become confused.
How about Prof. Dr. Ir. Komang Budaarsa, M.S., respond, about this case ? (Professor at the Faculty of Animal Husbandry Universitas Udayana)
Don’t Panic
According to Prof. Dr. Ir. Komang Budaarsa, MS, people should not panic and stay calm to face this case. People must be educated, what and how is exactly MSS. The fact that is not all pigs in Bali infected MSS. Streptococcus suis (S.s) is one of the bacteria source of infection in pigs. Actually, the presence of these bacteria is not new. It's been about 20 years that the bacteria to be a problem on pig farms, because not only infect pigs, but can also infect humans (Zoonosis).
The symptoms of infected pigs S.s
- Swelling in the joints of the legs of both hind legs and front legs.
- Body temperature rises.
- Pigs do not want to eat / decreased appetite.
- The skin looks rosy, either in white or black pork pigIngusan dan ngorok.
- Often followed by constipation / hard stools.
- There also are coughing up blood.
If pigs could survive, will look beyond the period of acute paralysis symptoms. Such symptoms are sometimes there are similarities with the symptoms of other diseases. It is safest if there are symptoms of such a rapid report to the sub-district animal health workers or meet your veterinary.
Preventable
So, how society can prevent to avoid bacterial infection of this meningitis Streptococcus suis?
In order to avoid, must begin with an understanding of the process of transmission of the bacterium itself. Prof. Dr. Ir. Komang Budaarsa, M.S., who is also chairman of the Association of Indonesian Scientists Livestock Pigs states that the bacteria Meningitis Streptococcus suis can be transmitted by skin contact with infected pigs, especially if our skin wounds and boar meat is still raw or processed not by mature.
From several literature reports that the bacteria S.s will die at a temperature of 56oC, and will die with disinfectant. Therefore cook pork with cooked above 60oC mandatory. The habits of eating lawar barracks with fresh blood is temporarily stopped first. Gravy that is thoroughly cooked to boiling, it must be safe.
Pig Cages Will Stay Healthy On The Net
• Spray the pigsty with disinfectant once a week
• Maintain the cleanliness of the cage, where food and drink.
• Do not leave food waste from sick animals.
• Do not cut sick pigs.
• Do not dispose of cutting waste carelessly.
• Veterinarians often give penicillin preparations, Oxytetracycline and kanamycin.
Pork bolsters? Secure.
Parties who are most affected by this case is the seller of suckling pig and the farmer. Therefore, an understanding of these bacteria is very important to know the public, otherwise the impact will be more severe. The last survey (February 2017) in the city of Denpasar and Badung each have 71 home eating pork roll. Average spend a suckling pig tails every day. Of the two areas alone required 142 pigs every day for suckling pig sold in restaurants. You can imagine the impact if the food stalls bankrupt.
Meat Temperature Measurement Process Babi Guling
Consumers pork roll need not worry because:
• Bacteria S.s will die at a temperature of 56oC,
• The results of my research shows suckling pig weighing between 20-40 kg will be cooked at a temperature of 110oC for about 2 hours. That is, bacteria S.s must die at the temperature.
• Other equipment used in the manufacturing process and presentation of pork roll must ` be clean.
Similarly, our brothers in the village Timrah Karangasem when Ngusaba Dalem offered to 850s pork roll and in the village of Karangasem Bugbug when mapinton ceremony in the temple when Gumang Hill ceremony, offering thousands of pork roll. "Do not get because of bacteria S.s, they fear offering offerings pork roll" he concluded. (arisugama)
