Melioidosis bacterial infection could be the cause behind the death of nine monkeys that died at the Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens within two days. Authorities previously announced that eight monkeys were found dead on Sunday, and another died Monday after displaying unusual behavior. Sources said on Friday that necropsies and laboratory tests revealed the deaths could have been caused by a melioidosis bacterial infection. According to CHP info, melioidosis is a disease caused by the bacterium Burkholderia pseudomallei. The infection can be treated with antibiotics, while long-term treatment may be necessary for some chronic infection cases.

Source: The Standard October 19, 2024 01:13 UTC