A molecular epidemiological analysis of Burkholderia pseudomallei in southern Thailand.

• Main Authors: Jedsada Kaewrakmuk (Author), Sarunyou Chusri (Author), Pacharapong Khrongsee (Author), Soontara Kawila (Author), Vannarat Saechan (Author), Nutjamee Leesahud (Author), Bongkoch Chiewchanyont (Author), Hathairat Thananchai (Author), Kwanjit Duangsonk (Author), Apichai Tuanyok (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2024-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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 re...