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Florida Man's Infection Highlights Dangers of Raw Feral Pig Meat

3/24/2025

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A Florida man in his 70s faced a life-threatening Brucella suis infection linked to his defibrillator after handling raw feral pig meat in 2017. Years later, troubling symptoms prompted the removal of his device and successful antibiotic treatment. This alarming case underscores the dangers of consuming unpasteurized products and the risks posed by Florida's feral pig population.

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A Florida man in his 70s faced a life-threatening Brucella suis infection linked to his defibrillator after handling raw feral pig meat in 2017. Years later, troubling symptoms prompted the removal of his device and successful antibiotic treatment. This alarming case underscores the dangers of consuming unpasteurized products and the risks posed by Florida's feral pig population.