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Potentially fatal soil-borne melioidosis infections on the rise in Far North Queensland – ABC News
Health authorities say two people have died and four have required intensive care treatment after contracting the soil-borne disease melioidosis this year.
Health authorities in far north Queensland say two people have died and four have required intensive care treatment after contracting the soil-borne disease melioidosis this year.
Key points:
- 17 people have been admitted to hospital after contracting melioidosis in Queensland’s far north this year
- Two people have died and four required treatment in intensive care
- Gardeners and people enjoying the outdoors are being urged to cover open cuts and sores to reduce the risk of infection
Rates of melioidosis…
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