Virulence of Burkholderia pseudomallei Strains from Western Hemisphere and Africa in Mice – CDC
Melioidosis, an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Burkholderia pseudomallei, has increasingly been identified as a public health concern across the Western Hemisphere and Africa, prompting rigorous investigation into the virulence of regional strains. Recent research indicates that while B. pseudomallei is classically associated with Southeast Asia and northern Australia, the pathogen is endemic to … Read more