Melioidosis cases reported in Siquijor; DOH, DA respond

DA, DOH monitoring melioidosis cases in Siquijor

BACOLOD CITY – The Department of Agriculture (DA) is working closely with the Department of Health (DOH) in monitoring confirmed human melioidosis cases in Siquijor province. Initially suspected as glanders, the cases were identified as melioidosis after further laboratory testing by the DOH.**media[16416]**The DA, through the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) and its Regional Field Office (RFO) in the Negros Island Region (NIR), stepped up its re…

Melioidosis cases reported in Siquijor; DOH, DA respond

The Department of Health and Department of Agriculture are addressing the cases of melioidosis reported in Siquijor.