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A molecular epidemiological analysis of Burkholderia pseudomallei in southern Thailand.
PLoS neglected tropical diseases - 1 Aug 2024
Kaewrakmuk Jedsada, Chusri Sarunyou, Khrongsee Pacharapong, Kawila Soontara, Saechan Vannarat, Leesahud Nutjamee, Chiewchanyont Bongkoch, Thananchai Hathairat, Duangsonk Kwanjit, Tuanyok Apichai
Abstract excerpt
Melioidosis, a severe bacterial illness caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei, is prevalent in most parts of Thailand, including its southern region situated within the Malay Peninsula. Despite a lower reported incidence rate of melioidosis in the South compared to the Northeast, the mortality rate remains persistently high. This study aimed to better understand the epidemiology and investigate the presence of B....
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