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Genetic diversity and microevolution of Burkholderia pseudomallei in the environment.
PLoS neglected tropical diseases - 20 Feb 2008
Chantratita Narisara, Wuthiekanun Vanaporn, Limmathurotsakul Direk, Vesaratchavest Mongkol, Thanwisai Aunchalee, Amornchai Premjit, Tumapa Sarinna, Feil Edward J, Day Nicholas P, Peacock Sharon J
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The soil dwelling Gram-negative pathogen Burkholderia pseudomallei is the cause of melioidosis. The diversity and population structure of this organism in the environment is poorly defined. METHODS AND FINDINGS: We undertook a study of B. pseudomallei in soil sampled from 100 equally spaced points within 237.5 m(2) of disused land in northeast Thailand. B. pseudomallei was present on direct culture of...
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