Potentially Deadly Soil Bacterium Gaining Foothold in New Regions, Including U.S.
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Melioidosis, a potentially deadly disease caused by a soil-dwelling bacterium found in tropical regions, may be gaining a foothold in the continental United States and other regions around the world. A new study in The Lancet Microbe finds antibody response in humans can persist for years, which may help public officials track the disease.
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