9 monkeys who died in Hong Kong's zoo in 2 days had been infected with melioidosis, officials say (apnews.com)
from Stamau123@lemmy.world to world@lemmy.world on 18 Oct 21:57
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HONG KONG (AP) — Nine monkeys who died in Hong Kong’s oldest zoo in two days this week had been infected with an endemic disease, possibly after some digging work near their cages, officials said on Friday.

Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Kevin Yeung said in a press briefing that the animals in the Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens contracted melioidosis and the disease later caused them to develop sepsis.

Yeung stressed that such infections typically occur through contact with contaminated soil and water and that there is generally no danger to humans from contact with infected animals or people.

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drmoose@lemmy.world on 19 Oct 00:28 next collapse

Melioidosis is an infectious disease caused by a gram-negative bacterium called Burkholderia pseudomallei.[1] Most people exposed to B. pseudomallei experience no symptoms; however, those who do experience symptoms have signs and symptoms that range from mild, such as fever and skin changes, to severe with pneumonia, abscesses, and septic shock that could cause death.[1] Approximately 10% of people with melioidosis develop symptoms that last longer than two months, termed “chronic melioidosis”.[1]

Seems like it’s somewhat dangerous but hard to transmit.

ravhall@discuss.online on 19 Oct 03:55 collapse

China: we never had monkeys