1. Burkholderia pseudomallei isolates in 2 pet iguanas, California, USA.
- Author
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Zehnder, Ashley M, Zehnder, Ashley M, Hawkins, Michelle G, Koski, Marilyn A, Lifland, Barry, Byrne, Barbara A, Swanson, Alexandra A, Rood, Michael P, Gee, Jay E, Elrod, Mindy Glass, Beesley, Cari A, Blaney, David D, Ventura, Jean, Hoffmaster, Alex R, Beeler, Emily S, Zehnder, Ashley M, Zehnder, Ashley M, Hawkins, Michelle G, Koski, Marilyn A, Lifland, Barry, Byrne, Barbara A, Swanson, Alexandra A, Rood, Michael P, Gee, Jay E, Elrod, Mindy Glass, Beesley, Cari A, Blaney, David D, Ventura, Jean, Hoffmaster, Alex R, and Beeler, Emily S
- Abstract
Burkholderia pseudomallei, the causative agent of melioidosis, was isolated from abscesses of 2 pet green iguanas in California, USA. The international trade in iguanas may contribute to importation of this pathogen into countries where it is not endemic and put persons exposed to these animals at risk for infection.
- Published
- 2014