Wet season reminder: Protect yourself against melioidosis
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12 January 2026
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Recent weather events, including Tropical Cyclone Koji impacting communities near Bowen, and localised flooding across rivers and creeks within the Cook Shire, ar...
12 January 2026
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January 13, 2026 at 2:40 AM
Wet season reminder: Protect yourself against melioidosis
Recent weather events, including Tropical Cyclone Koji impacting communities near Bowen, and localised flooding across rivers and creeks within the Cook Shire, ar...
12 January 2026
Cook Council
#LGNewsRoundup #LGAQ #QLDCouncils #CookCouncil
Recent weather events, including Tropical Cyclone Koji impacting communities near Bowen, and localised flooding across rivers and creeks within the Cook Shire, ar...
12 January 2026
Cook Council
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Melioidosis (Whitmore’s disease) is a rare infectious disease caused by the environmental bacterium Burkholderia pseudomallei, which lives in soil and water in tropical regions.
Learn more: www.melioidosis.info
You may be rare, but you're not alone!
#rareDisease #rareDiseaseAwareness
Learn more: www.melioidosis.info
You may be rare, but you're not alone!
#rareDisease #rareDiseaseAwareness
January 8, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Melioidosis (Whitmore’s disease) is a rare infectious disease caused by the environmental bacterium Burkholderia pseudomallei, which lives in soil and water in tropical regions.
Learn more: www.melioidosis.info
You may be rare, but you're not alone!
#rareDisease #rareDiseaseAwareness
Learn more: www.melioidosis.info
You may be rare, but you're not alone!
#rareDisease #rareDiseaseAwareness
Floods in Northern Australia
Hopefully goat owners and their goats are safe. I have fact-sheet about flood health issues on my website goatvetoz.com.au/blog
There is also one on melioidosis which is common after floods in goats (& people) from exposed soils.
Hopefully goat owners and their goats are safe. I have fact-sheet about flood health issues on my website goatvetoz.com.au/blog
There is also one on melioidosis which is common after floods in goats (& people) from exposed soils.
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January 6, 2026 at 1:41 AM
Floods in Northern Australia
Hopefully goat owners and their goats are safe. I have fact-sheet about flood health issues on my website goatvetoz.com.au/blog
There is also one on melioidosis which is common after floods in goats (& people) from exposed soils.
Hopefully goat owners and their goats are safe. I have fact-sheet about flood health issues on my website goatvetoz.com.au/blog
There is also one on melioidosis which is common after floods in goats (& people) from exposed soils.
Tropical infections with reported ECMO use:
Bacteria: Leptospirosis, Melioidosis, Q Fever, Scrub Typhus, TB, Vibrio vulnificus
Viral: Dengue, MERS
Fungal: Histoplasma, Talarmyces
Parasitic: Ascaris, American Trypanosomiasis, Echinococcus, Malaria, Strongyloides
Bacteria: Leptospirosis, Melioidosis, Q Fever, Scrub Typhus, TB, Vibrio vulnificus
Viral: Dengue, MERS
Fungal: Histoplasma, Talarmyces
Parasitic: Ascaris, American Trypanosomiasis, Echinococcus, Malaria, Strongyloides
January 3, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Tropical infections with reported ECMO use:
Bacteria: Leptospirosis, Melioidosis, Q Fever, Scrub Typhus, TB, Vibrio vulnificus
Viral: Dengue, MERS
Fungal: Histoplasma, Talarmyces
Parasitic: Ascaris, American Trypanosomiasis, Echinococcus, Malaria, Strongyloides
Bacteria: Leptospirosis, Melioidosis, Q Fever, Scrub Typhus, TB, Vibrio vulnificus
Viral: Dengue, MERS
Fungal: Histoplasma, Talarmyces
Parasitic: Ascaris, American Trypanosomiasis, Echinococcus, Malaria, Strongyloides
Please read the cdc.gov page about Melioidosis.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
cdc.gov
December 28, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Please read the cdc.gov page about Melioidosis.
#MedCase - In non-endemic regions, low clinical suspicion and limited access to specific tests may delay diagnosis of #melioidosis.
This case series illustrates its diverse clinical manifestations and the recommended approaches to treatment.
👉 buff.ly/X2R2CoF
#IDSky
This case series illustrates its diverse clinical manifestations and the recommended approaches to treatment.
👉 buff.ly/X2R2CoF
#IDSky
Melioidosis imported to Northern Germany: a case report series
In non-endemic regions, low clinical suspicion and limited access to specific laboratory tests may delay diagnosis of melioidosis. This series of imported cases illustrates its diverse clinical…
buff.ly
December 27, 2025 at 11:54 AM
#MedCase - In non-endemic regions, low clinical suspicion and limited access to specific tests may delay diagnosis of #melioidosis.
This case series illustrates its diverse clinical manifestations and the recommended approaches to treatment.
👉 buff.ly/X2R2CoF
#IDSky
This case series illustrates its diverse clinical manifestations and the recommended approaches to treatment.
👉 buff.ly/X2R2CoF
#IDSky
#Vaccine shows promise in protecting from deadly #melioidosis #infection ...
| #Burkholderia | #pathogen | #infections | #soils | #groundwater | By @tulaneu.bsky.social via @sciencex.bsky.social
| #Burkholderia | #pathogen | #infections | #soils | #groundwater | By @tulaneu.bsky.social via @sciencex.bsky.social
First vaccine shows promise in protecting from deadly melioidosis infection
Melioidosis is a little-known tropical disease now seen as an emerging global public health threat. The disease is caused by bacteria that live in soil and groundwater, and no vaccine exists to…
medicalxpress.com
December 20, 2025 at 10:01 AM
#Vaccine shows promise in protecting from deadly #melioidosis #infection ...
| #Burkholderia | #pathogen | #infections | #soils | #groundwater | By @tulaneu.bsky.social via @sciencex.bsky.social
| #Burkholderia | #pathogen | #infections | #soils | #groundwater | By @tulaneu.bsky.social via @sciencex.bsky.social
Infections like #melioidosis remind us that many high-risk pathogens remain neglected until they begin appearing in new geographies. Advancing this #vaccine to human #clinicaltrials could be a game changer for #globalhealth security. Congrats @tulaneu.bsky.social www.linkedin.com/posts/drmelv...
December 19, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Infections like #melioidosis remind us that many high-risk pathogens remain neglected until they begin appearing in new geographies. Advancing this #vaccine to human #clinicaltrials could be a game changer for #globalhealth security. Congrats @tulaneu.bsky.social www.linkedin.com/posts/drmelv...
New vaccine could be first to prevent deadly emerging tropical disease
https://www.europesays.com/ie/240361/
December 18, 2025 11:09 AM | Melioidosis is a little-known tropical disease now seen as an emerging…
https://www.europesays.com/ie/240361/
December 18, 2025 11:09 AM | Melioidosis is a little-known tropical disease now seen as an emerging…
New vaccine could be first to prevent deadly emerging tropical disease - Ireland
December 18, 2025 11:09 AM
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December 19, 2025 at 4:15 AM
New vaccine could be first to prevent deadly emerging tropical disease
https://www.europesays.com/ie/240361/
December 18, 2025 11:09 AM | Melioidosis is a little-known tropical disease now seen as an emerging…
https://www.europesays.com/ie/240361/
December 18, 2025 11:09 AM | Melioidosis is a little-known tropical disease now seen as an emerging…
A new vaccine has demonstrated protection against melioidosis in nonhuman primates, marking a significant step toward preventing this often fatal, antibiotic-resistant bacterial infection. doi.org/hbf6qr
First vaccine shows promise in protecting from deadly melioidosis infection
Melioidosis is a little-known tropical disease now seen as an emerging global public health threat. The disease is caused by bacteria that live in soil and groundwater, and no vaccine exists to prevent infection, which can rapidly cause life-threatening pneumonia or sepsis.
medicalxpress.com
December 18, 2025 at 9:23 PM
A new vaccine has demonstrated protection against melioidosis in nonhuman primates, marking a significant step toward preventing this often fatal, antibiotic-resistant bacterial infection. doi.org/hbf6qr
Tropical disease melioidosis rebranded 'melio' after record-breaking year for soil-borne bacteria
Deaths double compared to last year in Oz
Could a virus damaged immune systems be a contributor?
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
Deaths double compared to last year in Oz
Could a virus damaged immune systems be a contributor?
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
Health authorities rebrand tropical disease after cases increase fourfold
Cases of melioidosis in Cairns have set records this year, and authorities are uncertain why. But one survivor has joined a campaign to start a conversation about safety as the rains return in the nor...
www.abc.net.au
December 18, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Tropical disease melioidosis rebranded 'melio' after record-breaking year for soil-borne bacteria
Deaths double compared to last year in Oz
Could a virus damaged immune systems be a contributor?
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
Deaths double compared to last year in Oz
Could a virus damaged immune systems be a contributor?
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
Cases of melioidosis in Cairns have set records this year, and authorities are uncertain why. But one survivor has joined a campaign to start a conversation about safety as the rains return in the north. #disease #outbreak #public #health
Health authorities rebrand tropical disease after cases increase fourfold
Cases of melioidosis in Cairns have set records this year, and authorities are uncertain why. But one survivor has joined a campaign to start a conversation about safety as the rains return in the north. #disease #outbreak #public #health
www.abc.net.au
December 18, 2025 at 7:40 AM
"He and his doctor were uncertain how he contracted melioidosis in winter — the dry season in the tropics.
But he wondered if scratches from his dog at the time may have transmitted the bacteria."
But he wondered if scratches from his dog at the time may have transmitted the bacteria."
December 18, 2025 at 7:37 AM
"He and his doctor were uncertain how he contracted melioidosis in winter — the dry season in the tropics.
But he wondered if scratches from his dog at the time may have transmitted the bacteria."
But he wondered if scratches from his dog at the time may have transmitted the bacteria."
Health authorities rebrand tropical disease after cases increase fourfold: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-18/tropical-disease-melioidosis-rebranded-melio-/106157064
Health authorities rebrand tropical disease after cases increase fourfold
Cases of melioidosis in Cairns have set records this year, and authorities are uncertain why. But one survivor has joined a campaign to start a conversation about safety as the rains return in the north.
www.abc.net.au
December 18, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Health authorities rebrand tropical disease after cases increase fourfold: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-18/tropical-disease-melioidosis-rebranded-melio-/106157064
Cases of melioidosis in Cairns have set records this year, and authorities are uncertain why. But one survivor has joined a campaign to start a conversation about safety as the rains return in the north.
Health authorities rebrand tropical disease after cases increase fourfold
Cases of melioidosis in Cairns have set records this year, and authorities are uncertain why. But one survivor has joined a campaign to start a conversation about safety as the rains return in the north.
www.abc.net.au
December 18, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Cases of melioidosis in Cairns have set records this year, and authorities are uncertain why. But one survivor has joined a campaign to start a conversation about safety as the rains return in the north.
A case report of a goat that died from melioidosis, despite treatment. research.dvs.gov.my/portal/wp-co.... Melioidosis is common in northern Australia, especially around Townsville.
research.dvs.gov.my
December 16, 2025 at 9:50 AM
A case report of a goat that died from melioidosis, despite treatment. research.dvs.gov.my/portal/wp-co.... Melioidosis is common in northern Australia, especially around Townsville.
Queensland Health said that so far in 2025, there have been an incredible 249 cases of melioidosis — a tropical disease that can lead to "serious infection and death".
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Aussies warned of silent garden threat causing 'serious infection and death'
Floodwaters, puddles and even garden hoses can pose a danger this summer.
au.news.yahoo.com
December 10, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Queensland Health said that so far in 2025, there have been an incredible 249 cases of melioidosis — a tropical disease that can lead to "serious infection and death".
au.news.yahoo.com/aussies-warn...
au.news.yahoo.com/aussies-warn...
In 3rd place, with $80,842, is the #IDSky team, #MEALioidosis. (FYI Melioidosis is due to gram neg Burkholderia pseudomallei, spread via contaminated air/soil/water, may follow weather disasters, & causes pneumonia, fever, etc...& then *MEAL* like #HCWvsHunger, get it? They’d want you to know. 🧠) 5/
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December 3, 2025 at 8:58 PM
In 3rd place, with $80,842, is the #IDSky team, #MEALioidosis. (FYI Melioidosis is due to gram neg Burkholderia pseudomallei, spread via contaminated air/soil/water, may follow weather disasters, & causes pneumonia, fever, etc...& then *MEAL* like #HCWvsHunger, get it? They’d want you to know. 🧠) 5/
#Melioidosis in South Asia:
The Hidden Endemicity We Can No Longer Ignore
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... #OpenAccess #Burkholderia #MicroSky #IDSky
The Hidden Endemicity We Can No Longer Ignore
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... #OpenAccess #Burkholderia #MicroSky #IDSky
Melioidosis in South Asia: The Hidden Endemicity We Can No Longer Ignore Editorial for Current Research in Microbial Science
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November 19, 2025 at 1:32 PM
#Melioidosis in South Asia:
The Hidden Endemicity We Can No Longer Ignore
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... #OpenAccess #Burkholderia #MicroSky #IDSky
The Hidden Endemicity We Can No Longer Ignore
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... #OpenAccess #Burkholderia #MicroSky #IDSky
Protect #pets from two common #bacterial #diseases during #wet #weather season ...
| #pathogens | #Singapore | #Leptospirosis | #bacteria | #Leptospira | #melioidosis | #Burkholderia | Via straitstimes .com
| #pathogens | #Singapore | #Leptospirosis | #bacteria | #Leptospira | #melioidosis | #Burkholderia | Via straitstimes .com
Protect pets from two common bacterial diseases during Singapore’s wet weather season
Dogs are particularly at risk and can be infected when they play in contaminated puddles and stagnant water. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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November 18, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Protect #pets from two common #bacterial #diseases during #wet #weather season ...
| #pathogens | #Singapore | #Leptospirosis | #bacteria | #Leptospira | #melioidosis | #Burkholderia | Via straitstimes .com
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Metformin use is associated with lower mortality from bacterial sepsis and improved immunocompetence in Thai diabetes patients with acute melioidosis https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.10.29.25338967v1
October 31, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Metformin use is associated with lower mortality from bacterial sepsis and improved immunocompetence in Thai diabetes patients with acute melioidosis https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.10.29.25338967v1
A killer bacteria lurks in soil and water across tropical regions—killing 90,000 people yearly.
It mimics pneumonia, TB & sepsis. It's curable with the right antibiotics, but here's the problem: even many doctors have never heard of it.
Meet melioidosis, aka 'the great mimicker.’ bit.ly/4oJ41aU
It mimics pneumonia, TB & sepsis. It's curable with the right antibiotics, but here's the problem: even many doctors have never heard of it.
Meet melioidosis, aka 'the great mimicker.’ bit.ly/4oJ41aU
October 30, 2025 at 6:00 PM
A killer bacteria lurks in soil and water across tropical regions—killing 90,000 people yearly.
It mimics pneumonia, TB & sepsis. It's curable with the right antibiotics, but here's the problem: even many doctors have never heard of it.
Meet melioidosis, aka 'the great mimicker.’ bit.ly/4oJ41aU
It mimics pneumonia, TB & sepsis. It's curable with the right antibiotics, but here's the problem: even many doctors have never heard of it.
Meet melioidosis, aka 'the great mimicker.’ bit.ly/4oJ41aU
Last field trip in Amnat Charoen for the Burkh-Occur project. I was slowed down a bit by buffaloes crossing in front of the car 😬 It’s been raining so much this season, let’s see if my soil samples will reveal more Burkholderia pseudomallei than usual 🧐 #melioidosis
October 29, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Last field trip in Amnat Charoen for the Burkh-Occur project. I was slowed down a bit by buffaloes crossing in front of the car 😬 It’s been raining so much this season, let’s see if my soil samples will reveal more Burkholderia pseudomallei than usual 🧐 #melioidosis
They interacted with the Superintendent, specialist doctors, and the District Medical and Health Officer (DMHO), and discussed the state-wide action plan for prevention, early diagnosis, effective case management, and awareness of Melioidosis among medical teams and the community.
October 25, 2025 at 2:57 PM
They interacted with the Superintendent, specialist doctors, and the District Medical and Health Officer (DMHO), and discussed the state-wide action plan for prevention, early diagnosis, effective case management, and awareness of Melioidosis among medical teams and the community.
As per the directions of the Principal Secretary, the State Surveillance Officer and the Director of Medical Education visited Government General Hospital (GGH), Guntur, to review the Melioidosis cases.
October 25, 2025 at 2:57 PM
As per the directions of the Principal Secretary, the State Surveillance Officer and the Director of Medical Education visited Government General Hospital (GGH), Guntur, to review the Melioidosis cases.