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Human Immune Responses to Melioidosis and Cross-Reactivity to Low-Virulence Burkholderia Species, Thailand

Authors :
Rongkard, Patpong
Kronsteiner, Barbara
Hantrakun, Viriya
Jenjaroen, Kemajittra
Sumonwiriya, Manutsanun
Chaichana, Panjaporn
Chumseng, Suchintana
Chantratita, Narisara
Wuthiekanun, Vanaporn
Fletcher, Helen A.
Teparrukkul, Prapit
Limmathurotsakul, Direk
Day, Nicholas P.J.
Dunachie, Susanna J.
Source :
Emerging Infectious Diseases. March, 2020, Vol. 26 Issue 3, p463, 9 p.
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

Melioidosis is a neglected tropical disease with an estimated annual global mortality rate of 89,000 (1). Its cause is the gram-negative bacterium Burkholderia pseudomallei, which is found in environmental soil [...]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10806040
Volume :
26
Issue :
3
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Emerging Infectious Diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.617620954
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2603.190206