Hong Kong zoo melioidosis outbreak in monkeys
Monkeys killed by soil infection at Hong Kong zoo, officials say
Melioidosis, a bacterial infection, was responsible for killing at least nine monkeys at a Hong Kong zoo, authorities said, as a further two died over the weekend, taking the total to 11 in the past week.
Hong Kong zoo melioidosis outbreak in monkeys: what is the disease and how does it spread?
The Post explains the cause of the infections and how you can keep yourself safe Melioidosis has returned to the public spotlight after health authorities confirmed the disease caused the death of nine monkeys at the Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens.
9 monkeys who died in Hong Kong's zoo in 2 days had been infected with melioidosis, officials say
Nine monkeys who died in Hong Kong's oldest zoo in two days this week had been infected with an endemic disease, possibly after some digging work near their cages, officials said on Friday.
Melioidosis kills 11 monkeys in Hong Kong: All about the bacterial infection
Melioidosis cases witness a spike after heavy rainfall, hurricanes or other severe weather events as it leads to the rise of bacteria on the surface of the soil, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Hong Kong says soil infection killed monkeys as 11th dies at zoo
STORY: At least 11 monkeys have died at this Hong Kong zoo over the past week.Authorities say they've now worked out why for at least nine of them - a soil infection. Two more died at the weekend and their cause of death has yet to be determined.
Melioidosis Causes Turmoil at Historic Hong Kong Zoo
A bacterial infection, melioidosis, has led to the deaths of at least 11 monkeys in a Hong Kong zoo, prompting the closure of part of the park. Investigations indicate contaminated soil as a possible culprit,
9 monkeys kept at Hong Kong zoo died from melioidosis bacterial infection
The nine monkeys which died at the Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens have been found to have contracted melioidosis, the government has said. The disease can infect both humans and animals, though the incident is believed to be an isolated infection within the zoo.
Hong Kong zoo officials reveal what killed 9 monkeys, including endangered Tamarins
The animals contracted melioidosis, possibly after some digging work near their cages, that later caused them to develop sepsis, officials said.
Another monkey dies at Hong Kong zoo, taking total to 10 amid melioidosis outbreak
Nine monkeys that died earlier this week succumbed to melioidosis, an infectious disease that can affect both animals and people.
Monkeys that died in Hong Kong zoo were infected with melioidosis
Nine monkeys who died in Hong Kong's oldest zoo in two days this week had been infected with an endemic disease, possibly after some digging work near their cages, officials said Friday. Secretary for Culture,
Hong Kong monkey deaths spark calls for external review, soil sampling at zoo
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Zoo reveals cause of mysterious monkey deaths as toll rises to 11
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Melioidosis to blame for monkey deaths: officials
Nine monkeys from the Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens died of sepsis after catching melioidosis, authorities ...
9 monkeys died from melioidosis bacterial infection in Hong Kong zoo
Nine monkeys that died at the Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens succumbed to an infectious disease that can affect ...