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Outbreak reveals Burkholderia pseudomallei infection risk in zoos, highlighting significant health implications for primates.
In October 2024, twelve primates from 4 species died of sepsis at the Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens. Postmortem examinations and microbiological analyses confirmed Burkholderia pseudomallei infection. Phylogenetic analysis revealed a clonal sequence type 46 strain with minimal variation, signifying a single source. This outbreak highlights melioidosis risk in zoo settings.
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