Sri Lanka reports increase in Melioidosis
by Robert Herriman from Outbreak News Today on (#1G921)
Sri Lankan health officials are warning the public of the increases of the deadly bacterial infection, Melioidosis, and the risks particularly after the recent floods, landslides and upcoming monsoon season. According to health officials, through May 2016, 28 cases have been reported. This compares to recent years-2011 (6 cases during entire year), 2012 (5), 2013 (10), 2014 ["]