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melioidosis

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[mel-ee-oi-doh-sis] / ˌmɛl i ɔɪˈdoʊ sɪs /

noun

Pathology.

a contagious pulmonary disease of rodents that is caused by the bacterium Pseudomonas pseudomallei and is frequently transmitted to humans in moist climates of southeastern Asia.

Etymology

Origin of melioidosis

1920–25; < Greek mēlí ( s ) glanders, or a similar distemper affecting asses + -oid + -osis

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melioidosis

In a new study, the team set out to develop a new rapid test to reduce the time taken to correctly diagnose and treat patients with melioidosis.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 13, 2024

Plus, members of the team will begin investigating the role of human genetics in susceptibility and immune response to melioidosis infection.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 13, 2024

Cases of melioidosis have also been linked to imported contaminated commercial products from disease-endemic countries.

From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2022

The soil investigations in Mississippi were prompted by two cases of melioidosis in unrelated people living in the region in recent years.

From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2022

The study also found that about 90,000 people die annually from melioidosis.

From New York Times ● Jul. 27, 2022

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