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Melioidosis

ORPHA:31202· ICD-10 A24.1

Definition

A tropical infectious disease caused by the Gram-negative bacterium Burkholderia pseudomallei, which is present in soil and water in tropical countries. Melioidosis can present itself in many ways, including pneumonia, sepsis and abscess formation.

Prevalence
Unknown
Age of onset
All ages