Case Report: Six New Cases of Melioidosis in the Indian Ocean Region: Comoros, Madagascar, Reunion Island.

Case Report: Six New Cases of Melioidosis in the Indian Ocean Region: Comoros, Madagascar, Reunion Island.
Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2020 Aug 31;:
Authors: Renou A, Miltgen G, Blondé R, Jean F, Allyn J, Allou N
Abstract
Melioidosis is an emerging disease caused by the environmental Gram-negative bacillus Burkholderia pseudomallei. Melioidosis has been reported to be endemic mainly in northern Australia and Southeast Asia. Here, we report the first two cases of melioidosis on the Comorian island of Mayotte. We also describe four cases that occurred over a short period of time in patients who had traveled between Mayotte, Madagascar, and Reunion Island.
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Source: The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene - August 30, 2020 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Renou A, Miltgen G, Blondé R, Jean F, Allyn J, Allou N Tags: Am J Trop Med Hyg Source Type: research