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Queensland floods: Contaminated waters warning after death from bacteria infection

Townsville health authorities are warning residents to be careful of contaminated flood waters after one person died, bringing the flood toll to three.

Melioidosis bacteria found in Queensland flood waters killed a man.

Melioidosis bacteria found in Queensland flood waters killed a man. Source: Left (AAP), Right (Wikimedia Commons)

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By Nabil Al Nashar



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