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Melioidosis: a review
journal contribution
posted on 2023-05-19, 10:31 authored by Foong, YC, Tan, M, Bradbury, RSThe disease melioidosis, caused by the bacterium Burkholderia pseudomallei, remains an important and sometimes neglected cause of disease in tropical regions of Australia. Infection may present in myriad ways, and diagnosis often requires consideration of this organism prior to culture. Laboratory identification of B. pseudomallei requires specialised testing beyond that available in many routine diagnostic microbiology laboratories. For this reason, cases outside of the traditional endemic zone, often occurring years after initial exposure to the organism, may remain undiagnosed or are delayed in diagnosis. Furthermore, the high levels of intrinsic antimicrobial resistance associated with B. pseudomallei often render empirical therapies ineffective. Health professionals, particularly those in rural and remote areas of Australia, must consider melioidosis in their differential diagnoses and remain abreast of advances in the field of this important emerging disease.
History
Publication title
Rural and Remote HealthVolume
14Issue
4Article number
2763Number
2763Pagination
1-16ISSN
1445-6354Department/School
School of Health SciencesPublisher
Deakin UniversityPlace of publication
AustraliaRepository Status
- Restricted