Detection of Burkholderia pseudomallei in soil within the Lao People's Democratic Republic

J Clin Microbiol. 2005 Feb;43(2):923-4. doi: 10.1128/JCM.43.2.923-924.2005.

Abstract

Clinical cases of melioidosis caused by the saprophyte Burkholderia pseudomallei were first noted in the Lao People's Democratic Republic (PDR) in 1999. In this study, 36% of 110 soil samples in northern Lao PDR were positive for B. pseudomallei, providing further evidence for the presence of melioidosis in this country.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Bacteriological Techniques
  • Burkholderia pseudomallei / classification
  • Burkholderia pseudomallei / isolation & purification*
  • Culture Media
  • Humans
  • Laos / epidemiology
  • Melioidosis / epidemiology
  • Melioidosis / microbiology
  • Soil Microbiology*

Substances

  • Culture Media