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Melioidosis in India: a potentially deadly infection that may be going undetected

A multicentre study found that nearly one in 11 high-risk hospitalised adults had melioidosis, with almost one in five confirmed patients dying in hospital. Gaps in diagnosis and national surveillance leave the true burden uncertain

· 10/25/2026, 7:31:44 PM· 2 min read
Melioidosis in India: a potentially deadly infection that may be going undetected
A multicentre study found that nearly one in 11 high-risk hospitalised adults had melioidosis, with almost one in five confirmed patients dying in hospital. Gaps in diagnosis and national surveillance leave the true burden uncertain
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