Melioidosis: A Danger That Comes with the Rainy Season
Melioidosis is caused by
It is caused by infection with the bacterium Burkholderia pseudomallei, which is found in water and soil. It can be spread from animals to humans by contact with animals that have the bacteria in their bodies, especially areas with open wounds on the skin. Which are more likely to become infected.
What are the symptoms of melioidosis?
- Muscle pain and chest pain
- There were wounds on the feet.
- High fever , cough
- I have symptoms of stomach pain.
- Pus or abscesses form on the body.
Incubation period of melioidosis
The incubation period for patients with acute symptoms is 1-21 days. But symptoms usually last for average of 9 days.
High-risk groups with a high chance of infection
- People who work as farmers
- Diabetic patients
- Cancer patients
- Patients with lung disease
- Patients with liver and kidney disease
- Immunocompromised patients
Diagnosis of melioidosis
Diagnosis is made by examining the patient’s secretions, such as urine, skin sores, or sputum. By culturing the patient’s blood using a microscope in a laboratory. The doctor will then perform a blood test to find the germ’s genetic material and antibodies.
Complications of melioidosis
- Meningitis
- Abscesses of the brain, liver and spleen
- Bloodstream infection
- Bone inflammation
If the patient has severe complications, it may lead to death.
How to treat melioidosis?
Doctors will inject antibiotics into แทงบอล UFABET ราคาดีที่สุด ไม่มีขั้นต่ำ the patient continuously for at least the first 2 weeks. Then oral antibiotics for 3 months. If the patient gets an infection and has severe symptoms or complications, the mortality rate can be as high as 40 percent.
How to prevent melioidosis?
- Avoid trampling on the soil or wading through water during the rainy season.
- If you must wade through water or touch soil, always wear rubber gloves and boots.
- In case of a wound, it should cleane immediately with clean water and disinfectant.
- The body should be cleaned after contact with water and soil.
- Drink clean, well-cook water and eat food that is free from contaminants.