What is melioidosis?

Melioidosis is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium *Burkholderia pseudomallei*. It is found in soil and water in Southeast Asia and Northern Australia, and can cause a wide range of symptoms, from mild to life-threatening.

Symptoms of melioidosis can include:

- Fever

- Cough

- Chest pain

- Headache

- Muscle aches

- Joint pain

- Abdominal pain

- Diarrhea

- Nausea

- Vomiting

- Seizures

- Confusion

- Coma

Risk factors for melioidosis include:

- Diabetes

- Kidney disease

- Liver disease

- Cancer

- Immunosuppression

Melioidosis can be treated with antibiotics, but it can be a fatal disease if not treated promptly.