What is it?
A rare serious bacterial disease caught from infected horses and cattle.
The bacteria will enter via broken skin and via eyes, nose and mouth surfaces.
People who work with animals and who have a weak immune system are particularly vulnerable.
It occurs mainly in world regions of:
Africa
Central America
India
Middle East
North Australia
South America
South pacific
Southeast Asia
Cause
Bacteria: Burkholderia
Working or exposure to or with animals
Source: The Center for Food Security and Public Health - Iowa State University
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Symptoms
Small bump at site of entry which may open up?
Red streaking rash (lymphangitis) and widespread blood filled blisters?
Bumpy swollen rash in armpits?
High temperature greater than 38°C (100°F) or over and/or chills and sweats longer than 72 hours?
Headache which is on and off or a constant headache longer than 24 hours?
Aching, painful muscles, muscle cramps/spasms/stiffness?
Runny nose, congestion, cold not cleared by over the counter medication or greater than three weeks?
Initially a persistent dry cough which has now become a chesty cough with yellow/green and/or blood stained phlegm?
Dry cough longer than three weeks or breathing difficulties?
Balance and dizziness problems?
Complications /Information to beware of/General tips: Medical Emergency Condition
And/or do not wait, phone for an ambulance if have or develop:
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