Health authorities in Nakhon Ratchasima have issued a warning over cases of melioidosis, commonly known as ‘soil fever.’ The lethal and infectious disease is mostly found in soil, paddy fields, farmlands, vegetable plots, rubber plantations, and ponds.
It typically affects those who come into direct contact with contaminated water and soil. People residing in flooded areas and those involved in farming occupations are advised not to walk barefoot in water or soak in it for extended periods.
The alert against soil fever, triggered by the bacteria Burkholderia pseudomallei, particularly stands pertinent during the rainy season. The high moisture levels during these periods increase the risk of contamination from soil and standing water.
The prevention of soil fever necessitates the use of boots to avoid contact with moist soil and immediate,…
