Very close Seejay; just missed by an eye.. 
For those of you who like me weren't sure what Melioidosis was.....here's all you never wanted to know about it. Scary disease.
Melioidosis is an infectious disease of animals and humans (goats, sheep, pigs, horses, rodents and humans can be affected.) caused by a germ (bacteria) called Burkholderia pseudomallei. Melioidosis infection commonly produces no apparent symptoms. In people who do develop clinical symptoms these may include: skin abscesses or ulcers; abscesses in internal organs; pneumonia; and septicaemia (infection of the blood). It is a very serious disease in people who develop symptoms and can be fatal even with the correct treatment.
The length of illness is variable and is affected by factors including the severity of the disease, any other diseases the patient may have (eg. diabetes, immune system disease) and the treatment given. As it is common for people to be infected with the bacteria and not develop any symptoms, it is difficult to know the prevalence of the infection. Clinically diagnosed melioidosis is relatively rare.
The bacteria which causes melioidosis is common in the environment in tropical and subtropical parts of Queensland, and has also been known to cause disease in temperate areas on occasion. In these areas, the disease is most likely to develop in people exposed to contaminated soil or water. The disease is more likely to develop in people who have an underlying condition. These conditions include diabetes, renal failure, severe injury and major burns. Melioidosis may be spread by contact with contaminated soil or water through a skin wound, by aspiration or ingestion of contaminated water, or by inhalation of dust from contaminated soil. Human to human transmission has not been proven and transmission of the disease via insect bite has not been known to occur.
The incubation period (time from contact with the germ to development of illness) may be as short as two days. However, many years may elapse between presumed exposure and the development of the disease. This suggests that the bacteria can lie dormant in the body and become active after an extended period of time. There is no strong evidence of human to human transmission of the germ. Active infection is treated with antibiotics. Prevention is the primary method of controlling the incidence of melioidosis. There is no vaccination available to prevent the disease. In areas where melioidosis occurs, immediately and thoroughly clean any abrasions, cuts and burns that have been contaminated with soil or surface water. Persons with debilitating diseases and those with traumatic wounds should avoid exposure to soil and surface water.
Though it rarely occurs in Queensland, in February this year Queensland Health issued a warning for people to protect themselves against the disease.
The Tropical Population Health Unit said north Queenslanders were particularly susceptible to the soil borne disease after heavy rainfall, as the bacteria lives in the soil all year round, but summer rain brings it to the surface.
Most cases of melioidosis occur north of 20oS (north of a line at about Bowen). Occasional cases have occurred as far south as Brisbane.
Antibiotic treatment is used in human cases with very long courses of treatment.
Military personnel have developed the disease in association with inhalation of dust stirred up by helicopters.
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Another MOBI taken too soon, rest on your oars, VALE Kevin... 