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Myanmar Burkholderia pseudomallei strains are genetically diverse and originate from Asia with phylogenetic evidence of reintroductions from neighbouring countries.
Scientific reports - 1 Oct 2020
Webb Jessica R, Win Mo Mo, Zin Khwar Nyo, Win Kyi Kyi Nyein, Wah Thin Thin, Ashley Elizabeth A, Smithuis Frank, Swe Myo Maung Maung, Mayo Mark, Currie Bart J, Dance David A B
Abstract excerpt
Melioidosis was first identified in Myanmar in 1911 but for the last century it has remained largely unreported there. Burkholderia pseudomallei was first isolated from the environment of Myanmar in 2016, confirming continuing endemicity. Recent genomic studies showed that B. pseudomallei originated in Australia and spread to Asia, with phylogenetic evidence of repeated reintroduction of B. pseudomallei across...
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