Health: What are the symptoms of the disease that killed 4 people at BCS?

In Baja California Sur, four people died Melioidosis, a disease caused by the bacterium Burkholderia pseudomalleiin order to issue epidemiological notifications to medical staff and hospital personnel in public and private centers to Recognize symptoms and treat immediately.

Burkholderia bacteria are found in murky water, soil and plants..

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How is melioidosis transmitted to humans?

Melioidosis is an infectious disease that can affect humans and animals Direct contact with contaminated soil and water, but can also be spread by inhaling dust or contaminated water droplets or ingesting contaminated food, including in the soil..

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Infections can be acute, chronic, or even Affects the skin, causing conditions such as sepsis or pneumoniaTherefore, the authorities decided to issue an epidemiological notice to bring this issue to the attention of both health experts and the public.

What are the symptoms of melioidosis?

• sudden fever
• Unresponsiveness to soft tissue injury
• Rapidly developing respiratory complications

Melioidosis prevention measures

• Avoid contact with soil, contaminated water, or standing water, especially after rain.
• Wear waterproof boots during and after floods or storms to prevent infection
• Wear protective footwear and gloves when carrying out garden or agricultural work
• Protect open wounds, cuts or burns and wash thoroughly any open wounds, cuts or burns in contact with the floor
• Avoid drinking untreated water and eating raw or undercooked food

The epidemiological notice was issued during a meeting of the National Epidemiological Committee (CEVE), and it was reported that The disease can lie dormant for years without serious complications.

but it may also develop an acute form in people with the following risk factors:

• have diabetes
• Chronic diseases leading to immunosuppression
• and habitual drinking

In these cases, the disease may lead to pneumonia, sepsis, or infection of multiple organs..