Presence of B. thailandensis and B. thailandensis expressing B. pseudomallei-like capsular polysaccharide in Thailand, and their associations with serological response to B. pseudomallei.

Burkholderia pseudomallei is an environmental Gram-negative bacillus and the cause of melioidosis. B. thailandensis, some strains of which express a B. pseudomallei-like capsular polysaccharide (BTCV), is also commonly found in the environment in Southeast Asia but is considered non-pathogenic. The...

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Main Authors: Viriya Hantrakun, Janjira Thaipadungpanit, Patpong Rongkard, Prapaporn Srilohasin, Premjit Amornchai, Sayan Langla, Mavuto Mukaka, Narisara Chantratita, Vanaporn Wuthiekanun, David A B Dance, Nicholas P J Day, Sharon J Peacock, Direk Limmathurotsakul
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2018-01-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5809093?pdf=render