Village tap water in Thailand is not chlorinated, and is commonly contaminated with B. pseudomallei Evidence-based
guidelines for the prevention of melioidosis in Thailand recommend that residents and visitors
to melioidosis-endemic areas avoid direct contact with soil and water, avoid outdoor exposure
to heavy rain or dust clouds, wear protective gear such as boots and gloves when in direct contact with soil and environmental water, do not consume untreated water, and wash food to be eaten raw using boiled or bottled water