Mississippi is the first state to spot the Burkholderia pseudomallei bacteria in its soil.
Laboratories also can struggle to accurately identify Burkholderia pseudomallei in samples collected from patients. A case in Texas fromThe CDCan average of 12 cases are typically diagnosed across the country each year, typically in people who have recently traveled to a tropical country abroad where the bacteria is entrenched in the environment.
However, the two agencies say that some residents are at higher risk of severe disease and need to take precautions. "The most common underlying conditions that make a person more likely to become sick with or die from melioidosis include diabetes, excessive alcohol use, chronic lung disease, chronic kidney disease, and immunosuppressive conditions," the CDC said.
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