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Heightened Vigilance over ‘Soil Fever’ as 23 Reported Dead
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The Regional Health Office 9 warns farmers and those in contact with soil and water of the risk of melioidosis, or soil fever, in four provinces of lower northeastern Thailand. A cumulative total of 129 cases have been reported, with the highest number in Buriram. The office advises on prevention methods and warning signs that warrant immediate medical attention.
Thailand on Alert: 23 Deaths Linked to Melioidosis Outbreak
BANGKOK — The Public Health Ministry is closely monitoring cases of melioidosis, a serious and often fatal bacterial infection, after 712 infections including 23 fatalities have been reported across Thailand since the beginning of the year, with the northeastern provinces emerging as a particular hotspot. Thai Public Health Ministry warns of new Melioidosis epidemic outbreak […] Source
April (19). 2026. KIC Thailand has been experiencing an outbreak of “Melioidosis”, also known as soil-borne disease, since last January and has killed 23 people, the Bangkok Post reported, citing Thai authorities and the Ministry of Health. There are currently 732 cases of Melioidosis, a bacterial disease commonly found in soil and water, and the rate of spread is alarming, a Thai government spokesman said. Melioidosis is spread through broken s…
Lalida Persvivatana reported 732 cases of melioidosis and 23 deaths since the beginning of January and urged farmers and other at-risk groups to avoid contact with contaminated soil and water and to seek medical help promptly if symptoms develop. BANGKOK, Thailand – The Thai government is urging increased vigilance regarding melioidosis after a nationwide surge in reported cases. Health officials are closely monitoring the situation. Deputy gove…
Thailand has issued an urgent warning about 'soil fever' after recording 732 cases and 23 deaths, mostly among farmers who come into contact with soil and water.
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