Description of two fatal cases of melioidosis in Mexican children with acute pneumonia: case report.
Gerardo Alvarez-HernandezDenica Cruz-LoustaunauJ Antonio IbarraAdela Rascon-AlcantarJesús Contreras-SotoGeorgina Meza-RadillaAlfredo G TorresPaulina Estrada-de Los SantosPublished in: BMC infectious diseases (2021)
The identification of B. pseudomallei confirmed that melioidosis disease exists in Sonora, Mexico. The presence of B. pseudomallei in the environment may suggest endemicity of the pathogen in the region. This study highlights the importance of strengthening laboratory capacity to prevent and control future melioidosis cases.