Burkholderia pseudomallei in Environment of Adolescent Siblings with Melioidosis, Kerala, India, 2019

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

Emerging Infectious Diseases

Abstract

In 2019, Burkholderia pseudomallei was isolated from the backyard of 2 siblings with melioidosis in Kerala, India. This finding highlights the value of healthcare providers being aware of risk for melioidosis in febrile patients, of residents taking precautions when outside, and of increasing environmental surveillance for B. pseudomallei in this region.

First Page

1246

Last Page

1249

DOI

10.3201/eid2806.211526

Publication Date

6-1-2022

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