Abstract
Burkholderia pseudomallei, the causative agent of melioidosis, was isolated from abscesses of 2 pet green iguanas in California, USA. The international trade in iguanas may contribute to importation of this pathogen into countries where it is not endemic and put persons exposed to these animals at risk for infection.
Keywords:
Burkholderia pseudomallei; abscess; bacteria; iguana; melioidosis; zoonoses.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Abscess / diagnosis
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Abscess / microbiology*
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Animals
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Burkholderia pseudomallei / genetics
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Burkholderia pseudomallei / isolation & purification*
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California
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DNA, Bacterial / genetics*
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DNA, Bacterial / isolation & purification
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Female
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Humans
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Iguanas / microbiology*
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Melioidosis / diagnosis
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Melioidosis / microbiology*
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Pets
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Polymerase Chain Reaction