The CDC announced Wednesday that a deadly bacteria has been found in environmental samples on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The discovery of the bacteria is the first in the United States.
"Typically, we see these bacteria in countries where the bacteria are endemic or where it normally occurs," Byers said. "Burkholderia pseudomallei normally occurs in tropical and sub-tropical areas like Southeast Asia or Central or South America. Because of the identification of this bacteria on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, persons at high risk for severe infection living on the Gulf Coast should take recommended precautions.
Melioidosis has a wide range of nonspecific symptoms such as fever, joint pain and headaches and can cause conditions that include pneumonia, abscess formation or blood infections. Worldwide, melioidosis is fatal in 10 to 50% of those infected, according to the CDC.said most healthy people who come into contact with the bacteria, which is through direct contact with contaminated soil or water, never develop melioidosis.
Wear waterproof boots when gardening, doing yard work or agricultural work. It is critical to prevent infection through the feet and lower legs .
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