Burkholderia species in human infections in Mexico: Identification of B. cepacia, B. contaminans, B. multivorans, B. vietnamiensis,B. pseudomallei and a new Burkholderia species.

<h4>Background</h4>Burkholderia sensu stricto is comprised mainly of opportunistic pathogens. This group is widely distributed in the environment but is especially important in clinical settings. In Mexico, few species have been correctly identified among patients, most often B. cepacia...

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Main Authors: Georgina Meza-Radilla, Violeta Larios-Serrato, Rigoberto Hernández-Castro, J Antonio Ibarra, Paulina Estrada-de Los Santos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2021-06-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0009541