The epidemiology and clinical features of melioidosis in Far North Queensland: Implications for patient management.

• Main Authors: James D Stewart (Author), Simon Smith (Author), Enzo Binotto (Author), William J McBride (Author), Bart J Currie (Author), Josh Hanson (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2017-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BACKGROUND:The epidemiology, clinical presentation and management of melioidosis vary around the world. It is essential to define the disease's local features to optimise its management. PRINCIPAL FINDINGS:Between 1998 and 2016 there were 197 cases of culture confirmed melioidosis in Far North...