The bacteria, Burkholderia pseudomallei, were previously found only in Southern Asia, Africa and Australia. Infections can lead to a possibly fatal illness called melioidosis.
"It is unclear how long the bacteria has been in the environment and where else it might be found in the U.S.," the CDC said in a statement.
"We live in a subtropical climate here in the U.S. along the Gulf Coast, where it's warm and humid. This is a suitable environment forThe bacteria have the potential to thrive anywhere along the Gulf Coast, she said, and could potentially become endemic.
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