Feasibility and initial outcomes of a multifaceted prevention programme of melioidosis in diabetic patients in Ubon Ratchathani, northeast Thailand.
BACKGROUND:Melioidosis is an infection caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei, a Gram-negative bacillus found in soil and water. Diabetes mellitus is the most important risk factor for melioidosis. The recommendations for disease prevention include avoiding direct contact with soil and water, and drink...
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Main Authors: | Pornpan Suntornsut (Author), Wipada Chaowagul (Author), Wilasinee Thongklang (Author), Thidarat Phosri (Author), Nicholas P J Day (Author), Susan Michie (Author), Direk Limmathurotsakul (Author) |
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2018-09-01T00:00:00Z.
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