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Melioidosis in Dogs

Melioidosis is a bacterial infection associated with contaminated soil or water, especially in tropical regions.

Melioidosis is a bacterial infection associated with contaminated soil or water, especially in tropical regions. Diagnosis guides treatment and assessment of transmission risks.

Editorial overview based on the linked VCA resource; this is not the complete original handout. Prepared 2026-10-03; not veterinarian-reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment, including medication choice and dose, require veterinary guidance.

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