Monkeys killed by soil infection at Hong Kong zoo, officials say
7 hours ago · Tyrone Siu/Reuters. Hong Kong Reuters —. Melioidosis, a bacterial infection, was responsible for killing at least nine monkeys at a Hong Kong zoo, authorities said, as a further two died over ...
Bacterium that can cause deadly infections found in U.S ... - NBC News
Bacteria that can cause a fatal illness called melioidosis have been found in soil and water in the U.S. for the first time. The bacteria are called Burkholderia pseuodmallei.
Bacteria that Causes Rare Disease Melioidosis Discovered in U.S ...
Jul 27, 2022 · The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has identified for the first time in domestic environmental samples the bacteria that causes a rare and serious disease called melioidosis.
Lives could be saved from tropical disease with new rapid test
Mar 14, 2024 · A new test diagnoses patients with melioidosis within hours, rather than days, meaning they can receive the correct antibiotics faster.
Multistate Outbreak of Melioidosis Associated with Imported ...
Mar 2, 2022 · Melioidosis, caused by the bacterium Burkholderia pseudomallei, is an uncommon infection that is typically associated with exposure to soil and water in tropical and subtropical environments. It...
CDC: Bacterial Disease Melioidosis Causes 2 Deaths in the U.S.
Aug 9, 2021 · Melioidosis, also called Whitmore's disease, is caused by the bacterium Burkholderia pseudomallei and primarily is found in tropical climates such as Southeast Asia and northern Australia,...
Locally Acquired Melioidosis Linked to Environment — …
Dec 20, 2023 · Melioidosis, caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei, is a rare but potentially fatal bacterial disease endemic to tropical and subtropical regions worldwide. It is typically acquired through contact...
Melioidosis: B. pseudomallei that causes illness is endemic in …
Jul 28, 2022 · The bacteria that causes a rare, serious disease called melioidosis has been detected in water and soil samples in Mississippi, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday.
CDC finds rare bacterium behind melioidosis in US soil, water
The bacterium that causes a rare and severe respiratory disease linked to tropical regions has been identified for the first time in environmental samples in the United States, US health officials said yesterday.
Melioidosis in the United States: What Clinicians Need to Know
This bacterium causes a rare and serious disease called melioidosis. During this COCA Call, presenters will provide updates on the new and evolving epidemiology of melioidosis in the United States and discuss what clinicians need to know to prevent, diagnose, and treat melioidosis.