Geographical mapping and seroprevalence of Burkholderia pseudomallei amongst livestock species in Lao People's Democratic Republic.

The Gram-negative bacterium Burkholderia pseudomallei causes a severe infectious disease known as melioidosis in humans and animals. It is considered endemic in tropical countries, including Thailand, Lao PDR (Laos), and Northern Australia. B. pseudomallei is a saprophyte found in contaminated soil...

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Main Authors: Suwei Zheng, James R Young, Syseng Khounsy, Phouvong Phommachanh, Peter Christensen, Watthana Theppangna, Tom Hughes, Adisone Temmerath, Alex Inthavong, Phoummavanh Inthapanya, Sivone Panyasith, Koukeo Phommasone, Direk Limmathurotsakul, Elizabeth A Ashley, Stuart D Blacksell, Michael P Ward
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2025-02-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0012711
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