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Melioidosis outbreak after record rainfall reinforces emergency care guidance
Analysis of the surge in melioidosis cases during Townsville's record rainfall in the 2024–25 wet season has reinforced recommendations for emergency care staff.
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A study of the melioidosis surge linked to Townsville’s record rainfall during the 2024‑25 wet season found a sharp increase in cases. The analysis reinforced existing emergency‑care guidance for clinicians responding to the outbreak. The research was led by Colin Banks, an emergency physician at Townsville University Hospital and associate professor at James Cook University. Findings were published in Emergency Medicine Australasia, highlighting the need for heightened vigilance in similar future weather events.
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