Melioidosis is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Burkholderia pseudomallei, commonly found in soil and water in Southeast Asia and northern Australia. It most often infects the lungs and symptoms are non-specific, including fever. It is diagnosed through culturing the bacteria from blood, urine, sputum or skin lesions. Treatment involves long-term antibiotics such as ceftazidime and co-trimoxazole, with an overall mortality rate of 50-70% even with treatment.
Melioidosis is caused by the bacterium Burkholderia pseudomallei, which is found in soil and water in tropical and subtropical regions. It was first identified in 1912 in Burma and causes a range of illnesses from localized skin infections to severe pneumonia and bloodstream infections. The disease mainly affects rice farmers and is endemic in Southeast Asia and northern Australia. Transmission occurs through contact with contaminated soil or water, and the greatest risk is during the rainy season when bacteria can be aerosolized. Treatment involves long-term antibiotics and surgical drainage of abscesses.
Melioidosis- An overview, covers the Aetiology, Epidemiology, World as well as Indian Scenario of Meliodosis, Its public health impact, control strategy and Indian Research prospects of the disease.
All credit goes to Dr. Gazanfar Abass, MVSc Scholar at Division of Veterinary Public Health, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, izatnagar UP, India
This document provides an overview of the genus Burkholderia, including key species such as B. pseudomallei, B. mallei, and the Burkholderia cepacia complex (BCC). It discusses the taxonomy, epidemiology, virulence factors, pathogenesis, clinical syndromes, diagnosis and treatment. Burkholderia species are a diverse group of gram-negative bacteria that include both emerging pathogens as well as organisms that play an important environmental role in the rhizosphere. The BCC in particular includes several species that can cause serious infections in vulnerable patient populations such as those with cystic fibrosis.
Melioidosis is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Burkholderia pseudomallei, commonly found in soil and water in Southeast Asia and northern Australia. It most often infects the lungs and symptoms are non-specific, including fever. It is diagnosed through culturing the bacteria from blood, urine, sputum or skin lesions. Treatment involves long-term antibiotics such as ceftazidime and co-trimoxazole, with an overall mortality rate of 50-70% even with treatment.
Melioidosis is caused by the bacterium Burkholderia pseudomallei, which is found in soil and water in tropical and subtropical regions. It was first identified in 1912 in Burma and causes a range of illnesses from localized skin infections to severe pneumonia and bloodstream infections. The disease mainly affects rice farmers and is endemic in Southeast Asia and northern Australia. Transmission occurs through contact with contaminated soil or water, and the greatest risk is during the rainy season when bacteria can be aerosolized. Treatment involves long-term antibiotics and surgical drainage of abscesses.
Melioidosis- An overview, covers the Aetiology, Epidemiology, World as well as Indian Scenario of Meliodosis, Its public health impact, control strategy and Indian Research prospects of the disease.
All credit goes to Dr. Gazanfar Abass, MVSc Scholar at Division of Veterinary Public Health, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, izatnagar UP, India
This document provides an overview of the genus Burkholderia, including key species such as B. pseudomallei, B. mallei, and the Burkholderia cepacia complex (BCC). It discusses the taxonomy, epidemiology, virulence factors, pathogenesis, clinical syndromes, diagnosis and treatment. Burkholderia species are a diverse group of gram-negative bacteria that include both emerging pathogens as well as organisms that play an important environmental role in the rhizosphere. The BCC in particular includes several species that can cause serious infections in vulnerable patient populations such as those with cystic fibrosis.
This document summarizes a presentation on estimating the global burden of melioidosis and predicting mortality. The main results presented estimate there are 165,000 cases of melioidosis worldwide each year, of which 89,000 result in death. This would make melioidosis a more significant cause of mortality than diseases like tuberculosis, malaria, and dengue fever. The presentation emphasizes the need to convince policymakers of melioidosis' importance by providing accurate data on its incidence and mortality. It discusses strategies used in Thailand to improve surveillance and reporting of melioidosis cases to health authorities.
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The document discusses biofilms and their antibiotic resistance. It notes that biofilms are assemblages of surface-attached microbial cells encased in an extracellular matrix. This matrix provides protection from antibiotics by acting as a diffusion barrier and binding antimicrobial agents. Additionally, the heterogeneous conditions within biofilms, including nutrient depletion and slower growth, contribute to antibiotic tolerance in some cells. Genetic transfer of resistance genes is also facilitated within dense biofilm communities.
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This document summarizes a presentation on estimating the global burden of melioidosis and predicting mortality. The main results presented estimate there are 165,000 cases of melioidosis worldwide each year, of which 89,000 result in death. This would make melioidosis a more significant cause of mortality than diseases like tuberculosis, malaria, and dengue fever. The presentation emphasizes the need to convince policymakers of melioidosis' importance by providing accurate data on its incidence and mortality. It discusses strategies used in Thailand to improve surveillance and reporting of melioidosis cases to health authorities.
This document contains 4 links to web pages about hypertension and health. The links are to pages on dpc6pr.com about reading news, followhissteps.com about hypertension, the Thai Wikipedia, and an article on the Thai Health website.
The document discusses biofilms and their antibiotic resistance. It notes that biofilms are assemblages of surface-attached microbial cells encased in an extracellular matrix. This matrix provides protection from antibiotics by acting as a diffusion barrier and binding antimicrobial agents. Additionally, the heterogeneous conditions within biofilms, including nutrient depletion and slower growth, contribute to antibiotic tolerance in some cells. Genetic transfer of resistance genes is also facilitated within dense biofilm communities.
This document provides information about biofilms. It begins with general information about what biofilms are and how they form and develop. It then discusses some positive applications of biofilms, including in bioremediation, water treatment, microbial leaching, and microbial fuel cells. Finally, it addresses some problems with biofilms. The document contains detailed information about biofilm structure, composition, formation processes, environmental factors that influence biofilms, and advantages they provide to microorganisms.