Effectiveness of a simplified method for isolation of Burkholderia pseudomallei from soil.

Detection of environmental Burkholderia pseudomallei indicates a risk for melioidosis and is important for the development of a global risk map. We describe a simple method for detecting B. pseudomallei using direct culture of soil in enrichment broth. This gives a rate of positivity comparable to t...

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Main Authors: Limmathurotsakul, D, Wuthiekanun, V, Amornchai, P, Wongsuwan, G, Day, N, Peacock, S
Formato: Journal article
Idioma:English
Publicado: 2012