Globally, about 160,000 cases are reported annually, with 80,000 deaths. It's not clear how or when B. mallei got to the Gulf Coast, but scientists believe that climate change is likely a factor.
CDC warns of deadly bacteria with 50% fatality rate that has been declared endemic to the US Gulf Coast
New York Post - 7 Jun 2023 03:23
Globally, about 160,000 cases are reported annually, with 80,000 deaths. It's not clear how or when B. mallei got to the Gulf Coast, but scientists believe that climate change is likely a factor.
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