Map Shows Spread of Rare Tropical Disease that Has Killed 31 People

Map shows spread of rare tropical disease that has killed 31 people

Map shows where rare tropical disease Melioidosis has killed 31 people across Australia (Picture: Supplied/Metro) A rare tropical disease which can spread just by breathing it in has left at least 31 people dead in Queensland. Some 221 cases of melioidosis have been reported so far this year, which is up by 163 compared to this time last year. The family of Evan Brown who was killed after contracting the disease last year has urged residents to …

Death toll from tropical disease outbreak in northern Australia rises to 31 - The Rahnuma Daily

Death toll from tropical disease outbreak in northern Australia rises to 31 Sydney, May 15 (IANS) The death toll from an outbreak of a tropical disease linked to heavy rainfall and flooding in northern Australia has increased to 31. According to the latest data from the health department in Queensland reported by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) on Wednesday, 31 people have died from melioidosis in the state in 2025. It said that on…