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

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

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

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

From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2022

"Given the very small number of cases of melioidosis identified historically in the United States, CDC believes the risk of melioidosis for the general population continues to be very low," the agency said.

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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