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Bacteria that causes rare tropical disease found in US soil

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The bacteria was found on the property of a Mississippi man who had come down with the disease, melioidosis. Officials don't know how long it had been there, but they say it likely is occurring in other areas along the Gulf Coast. The illness can start with a wide range of symptoms like fever, joint pain and headaches.

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Bacteria that causes rare, serious illness melioidosis is endemic in parts of Mississippi Gulf Coast, CDC says

The bacteria that causes a rare, serious disease called melioidosis has been detected in water and soil samples in Mississippi, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday.

2 years ago·Canada

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The Independent

Bacteria that causes rare tropical disease found in US soil

A rare and sometimes deadly bacteria — long thought to be confined to tropical climates — has been found in soil and water in the continental United States

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

Bacteria that causes rare tropical disease found in US soil

NEW YORK (AP) — A germ that causes a rare and sometimes deadly disease — long thought to be confined to tropical climates — has been found in soil and water in the continental United States, U.S. health officials said Wednesday.

2 years ago·United States

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Bacteria that causes rare tropical disease found in US soil

A rare and sometimes deadly bacteria — long thought to be confined to tropical climates — has been found in soil and water in the continental United States

2 years ago·United States

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CNN

Bacteria that causes rare, serious illness melioidosis is endemic in parts of Mississippi Gulf Coast, CDC says

The bacteria that causes a rare, serious disease called melioidosis has been detected in water and soil samples in Mississippi, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday.

2 years ago·Atlanta, United States

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Irish Independent

Bacteria that causes rare tropical disease found in US soil

A germ that causes a rare and sometimes deadly disease — long thought to be confined to tropical climates — has been found in soil and water in the continental United States, US health officials have said.

2 years ago·Ireland

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