9 Hong Kong zoo monkeys died from melioidosis, a bacterial infection; zoo closed for disinfection.
Nine monkeys at the Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens died from melioidosis, a bacterial infection caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei, likely contracted due to digging work near their enclosures. The risk to humans is considered low, though the zoo is closed for disinfection. This incident highlights the disease's endemic nature in the region, with officials set to provide further updates. One monkey remains in stable condition despite unusual symptoms.
October 18, 2024
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