Development of antibodies to Burkholderia pseudomallei during childhood in melioidosis-endemic northeast Thailand.

A cross-sectional serological survey of 2,214 children living in northeast Thailand was conducted to define the antibody response to Burkholderia pseudomallei from birth to 14 years. There was a sharp rise in detectable antibodies from birth to 4 years followed by reactivity in approximately 60-70%...

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Main Authors: Wuthiekanun, V, Chierakul, W, Langa, S, Chaowagul, W, Panpitpat, C, Saipan, P, Thoujaikong, T, Day, N, Peacock, S
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2006