Emergence of melioidosis in the Indian Ocean region: Two new cases and a literature review.

• Main Authors: Nicolas Allou (Author), Olivier Martinet (Author), Jérôme Allyn (Author), Bruno Bouchet (Author), Marie-Christine (Author), Thomas Galas (Author), Nicolas Traversier (Author), Olivier Belmonte (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2017-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Melioidosis is a disease caused by bacteria called B. pseudomallei. Infections can develop after contact with standing water. This disease can reach all the organs and especially the lungs. It is associated with a high mortality rate (up to 50%). Melioidosis is endemic in northern Australia and in S...