Abstract
Melioidosis is a severe disease that can be difficult to diagnose because of its diverse clinical manifestations and a lack of adequate diagnostic capabilities for suspected cases. There is broad interest in improving detection and diagnosis of this disease not only in melioidosis-endemic regions but also outside these regions because melioidosis may be underreported and poses a potential bioterrorism challenge for public health authorities. Therefore, a workshop of academic, government, and private sector personnel from around the world was convened to discuss the current state of melioidosis diagnostics, diagnostic needs, and future directions.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1-9 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Emerging Infectious Diseases |
Volume | 21 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Feb 2015 |
Externally published | Yes |
Bibliographical note
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Keywords
- Melioidosis
- diagnose
- disease
- public health