Burkholderia pseudomallei and Melioidosis in Mainland Southeast Asia: A Regional Synthesis of Ecological, Epidemiological, and Public Health Perspectives
Burkholderia pseudomallei (B. pseudomallei), the causative agent of melioidosis, is endemic to tropical and subtropical regions, particularly in Mainland Southeast Asia (MSEA). Despite its significant impact on human and animal health, the ecological distribution and public health burden of this environmental pathogen...