Melioidosis after brief exposure: a serologic survey in US Marines.
Melioidosis is endemic to Southeast Asia. The incidence of infection in visitors is not well known, especially for short visits. Thirteen (38%) of 34 previously unexposed US Marines had positive serology after 2 weeks in Thailand, and one developed acute disseminated disease. Asymptomatic infection with Burkholderia pseudomallei may be common, even from brief exposures.
Kronmann
Karl C
KC
Division of Infectious Disease, Naval Medical Center, San Diego, California 92134-1005, USA.
Truett
April A
AA
Hale
Braden R
BR
Crum-Cianflone
Nancy F
NF
D000907:Antibodies, Bacterial / Q000097:blood*; D001850:Bone Diseases, Infectious / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000382:microbiology / Q000473:pathology; D016957:Burkholderia pseudomallei / Q000276:immunology* / Q000472:pathogenicity; D005269:Femur / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008554:Melioidosis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000276:immunology / Q000382:microbiology / Q000473:pathology; D008889:Military Personnel; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000382:microbiology / Q000473:pathology; D011859:Radiography; D016036:Seroepidemiologic Studies; D013785:Thailand; D014481:United States; D055815:Young Adult
D000907:Antibodies, Bacterial