reviewNew England Journal of MedicineSep 12, 2012Closed access

Melioidosis

WJW. Joost WiersingaBJBart J. CurrieSJSharon J. Peacock

University of Amsterdam · Royal Darwin Hospital · +6 more institutions

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Abstract

Melioidosis, most common in Southeast Asia and northern Australia, is caused by the environmental gram-negative bacillus Burkholderia pseudomallei. This review considers recent developments in pathogenesis, diagnostics, and treatment.

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Keywords
  • Medicine
  • Melioidosis
  • Burkholderia pseudomallei
  • Intensive care medicine
  • Dermatology
  • Pathology
  • Bacteria
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