TB mimic disease, known as Melioidosis has caused a sense of fear among the residents. The bacterial illness which was once confined to coastal states such as Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Odisha have now become endemic in Madhya Pradesh. As per the doctors of AIIMS Bhopal, the cases of Melioidosis which evolve in paddy crop field environments are rising sharply in recent years. The deadly infectious disease has raised serious public health concerns. TB mimic disease Melioidosis in MP is caused by the bacterium Burkholderia Pseudomallei, commonly found in soil and contaminated water, especially in paddy crop fields or in simple terms rice fields.
What Makes Melioidosis Particularly Dangerous & Melioidosis Symptoms
Melioidosis symptoms are those similar to tuberculosis. Patients often present with persistent fever, cough, chest pain, or abscesses, leading to misdiagnosis and months of incorrect treatment. By the time the bacterial infection is detected, it spreads to multiple organs. As per the doctors of AIIMS Bhopal “If not treated in time, four out of 10 patients lose their lives,” the report highlights.
Is Melioidosis a Soil borne infection?
The Madhya Pradesh CM said that the government is committed to safeguarding the interests of the poor, farmers, and disadvantaged sections of society. Melioidosis is a soil borne infection that is transmitted through contact with contaminated soil and water, making it a soil-borne and waterborne infection. Mainly he bacteria Burkholderia pseudomallei, which is found in soil and water, particularly in paddy crop or rice fields. This bacterial infection is also a concern among paddy farmers and as per the government measures If any farmer or person is identified as infected, effective arrangements for proper treatment must be ensured.