melioidosis

[ mel-ee-oi-doh-sis ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. a contagious pulmonary disease of rodents that is caused by the bacterium Pseudomonas pseudomallei and is frequently transmitted to humans in moist climates of southeastern Asia.

Word History and Origins

Origin of melioidosis¹

1920–25; < Greek mēlí ( s ) glanders, or a similar distemper affecting asses + -oid + -osis

Example Sentences

The earliest report of melioidosis in Hong Kong dates back to the mid-1970s, when 24 dolphins suddenly died of the disease in Ocean Park, a theme park.

From BBC

Authorities said they died due to melioidosis, an infectious disease that can spread through contact with contaminated soil, air or water.

From BBC

This pathogenis known for causing melioidosis, a serious infectious disease prevalent in tropical regions.

From Science Daily

Globally, more than half of patients die after infection with the neglected tropical disease, melioidosis, often before they are diagnosed.

From Science Daily

Melioidosis is a neglected tropical disease that is estimated to affect 165,000 people worldwide each year, of whom 89,000 die from the disease.

From Science Daily