Melioidosis -- Australia
Central Australian residents are being warned against the potentially deadly mud disease melioidosis following heavy wet season rains in desert regions across the Northern Territory. Melioidosis is a potentially lethal bacteria typically found in soil and muddy water across the Top End. It is present in the soil all year round, however it comes to the surface after drenching rains commonly associated with the tropical wet season that begins in October.
"Most years we say it is a Top End
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