melioidosis

How The Immune System Spots Melioidosis Bacteria

Researchers have found that cell fusion—rather than the bacteria itself—is what alerts the immune system to Burkholderia pseudomallei infection.

Deadly Bacteria Can Reach The Brain In Just 24 Hours

The deadly bacteria can be picked up by a simple sniff and travel to the brain and spinal cord in just 24 hours, a new study finds.

Researchers Warn Of Little-Known Bacterial Disease

Melioidosis is likely to be present in most of the tropics, including 34 countries where it has never been reported, researchers say.