melioidosis Silence in the rainy weather Department of Disease Control warns high-risk groups

Do you know about melioidosis or ground fever?

Melioidosis, or soil fever, is caused by an infection with the bacterium Burkholderia pseudomallei in a region of Thailand

People can become infected through skin contact or wounds from prolonged contact with soil and water. Drinking water from unclean water sources or breathing in droplets of bacteria that are contaminated in the soil And it can be caught from animals by touching secretions or eating meat or milk from infected animals .

Symptoms of melioidosis

Dr. Apichat Vachiraphan, Deputy Director General of the Department of Disease Control He said about the symptoms of this patient: Symptoms will appear about 4-9 days after infection, with the earliest being 1 day, or in some cases, it may be it takes up to a year, depending on each person’s immunity.

It usually starts with a fever. The symptoms depend on the condition of the disease. For example, if the skin is infected, there will be pain, swelling, eczema, grayish-white skin, or abscesses full of pus. If the lungs are infected, the symptoms of pneumonia include fever, cough, shortness of breath, and pus abscesses can be found in the lungs. In some cases, it may be found in other bodies, such as an abscess in the liver or kidney.

Patients with severe sepsis often have symptoms in the bloodstream. It is characterized by high fever, difficulty breathing, low blood pressure or shock. and it can lead to death and if these people get You are at risk and have symptoms. You should see a doctor immediately for diagnosis and laboratory culture to receive timely treatment.

Prevention of melioidosis

A group of agricultural professionals Patients with low immunity especially diabetes Chronic kidney disease Including those with injuries

1. Avoid stepping through mud or direct contact with soil and water. If necessary, put on boots, rubber gloves, long pants, or several. When you finish the task, clean your body quickly with clean water and soap.

2. If there are wounds in the skin area You should clean it immediately with an antiseptic and avoid contact with soil and water until the wound is completely dry.

3. Eat cooked food, drink clean water If you are not sure, boil water before drinking. When there is a high fever and a history of contact with soil and water Hurry and see a doctor immediately.

For more information, contact the Disease Control Department Hotline, call 1422