Abstract:Background
Melioidosis is a serious infection caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei (Bps), an opportunistic organism, highly adaptable and with a wide array of intrinsic virulence factors and antimicrobial resistance determinants. Bps is underdiagnosed due to its slow growth on routine laboratory media and the lack of robust diagnostic infrastructure in rural areas of low/middle income countries. Recent data indicates that Bps infections are increasing in Colombia (COL). However, the understand… Show more
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