A simple scoring system to differentiate between relapse and re-infection in patients with recurrent melioidosis.

A simple scoring system to differentiate between relapse and re-infection in patients with recurrent melioidosis.

Melioidosis is an important cause of morbidity and mortality in East Asia. Recurrent melioidosis occurs in around 10% of patients following treatment either because of relapse with the same strain or re-infection with a new strain of Burkholderia pseudomallei. Distinguishing between the two is impor...

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Main Authors: Direk Limmathurotsakul, Wipada Chaowagul, Narisara Chantratita, Vanaporn Wuthiekanun, Mayurachat Biaklang, Sarinna Tumapa, Nicholas J White, Nicholas P J Day, Sharon J Peacock
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2008-01-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC2570249?pdf=render

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