Melioidosis in Thailand: Present and Future

Melioidosis in Thailand: Present and Future

A recent modelling study estimated that there are 2800 deaths due to melioidosis in Thailand yearly. The Thailand Melioidosis Network (formed in 2012) has been working closely with the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) to investigate and reduce the burden of this disease. Based on updated data, the i...

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Main Authors: Soawapak Hinjoy, Viriya Hantrakun, Somkid Kongyu, Jedsada Kaewrakmuk, Tri Wangrangsimakul, Siroj Jitsuronk, Weerawut Saengchun, Saithip Bhengsri, Thantapat Akarachotpong, Somsak Thamthitiwat, Ornuma Sangwichian, Siriluck Anunnatsiri, Rasana W Sermswan, Ganjana Lertmemongkolchai, Chayada Sitthidet Tharinjaroen, Kanya Preechasuth, Ratchadaporn Udpaun, Poomin Chuensombut, Nisarat Waranyasirikul, Chanihcha Anudit, Surapong Narenpitak, Yaowaruk Jutrakul, Prapit Teparrukkul, Nittaya Teerawattanasook, Kittisak Thanvisej, Alisa Suphan, Punchawee Sukbut, Kritchavat Ploddi, Poolsri Sirichotirat, Bongkoch Chiewchanyon, Kamolchanok Rukseree, Maliwan Hongsuwan, Gumphol Wongsuwan, Pornpan Sunthornsut, Vanaporn Wuthiekanun, Sandy Sachaphimukh, Prapass Wannapinij, Wirongrong Chierakul, Claire Chewapreecha, Janjira Thaipadungpanit, Narisara Chantratita, Sunee Korbsrisate, Apichai Taunyok, Susanna Dunachie, Prasit Palittapongarnpim, Stitaya Sirisinha, Rungrueng Kitphati, Sopon Iamsirithaworn, Wipada Chaowagul, Ploenchan Chetchotisak, Toni Whistler, Surasakdi Wongratanacheewin, Direk Limmathurotsakul
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-04-01
Series:Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease
Subjects:
Burkholderia pseudomallei
melioidosis
Thailand
mortality
diagnosis
surveillance
awareness
treatment
prevention
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2414-6366/3/2/38

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