'Immunity theft' possible cause of post-typhoon melioidosis outbreak: Expert

The recent melioidosis outbreak in Taiwan, which began after Typhoon Gaemi hit the country in late July, could have been caused by "immunity theft," a condition where the immune system is damaged after a COVID-19 infection, an infectious diseases specialist said Wednesday.

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