Melioidosis in Sri Lanka

Until recently, Sri Lanka was not considered a country with endemic melioidosis. However, an increasing number of cases is being reported. National surveillance for melioidosis was instituted after 2008. A total of 250 culture-positive cases was recorded between 2006 and May 2017. Males predominated...

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Main Authors: Enoka M. Corea, Aruna Dharshan de Silva, Vasanthi Thevanesam
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-02-01
Series:Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2414-6366/3/1/22