Geographic Distribution and Incidence of Melioidosis, Panama1
Authors:
- Ana B. AraúzAAAna B. Araúz
- Katiana CastilloKCKatiana Castillo
- Erika SantiagoESErika Santiago
- Yarineth QuinteroYQYarineth Quintero
- Enrique AdamesEAEnrique Adames
- Boris CastilloBCBoris Castillo
- Amalia Rodríguez-FrenchARAmalia Rodríguez-French
- German HenostrozaGHGerman Henostroza
Open Access
- 1 January 2020
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Emerging Infectious Diseases
- Vol. 26 (1) , 118-121
Abstract
Melioidosis is an infection caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei. Most cases occur in Southeast Asia and northern Australia; <100 cases have been reported in the Americas. We conducted a retrospective study and identified 12 melioidosis cases in Panama during 2007–2017, suggesting possible endemicity and increased need for surveillance.Keywords
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