Prerona Jana

Oct 18, 2024 | biorxiv.org | Shakilur Rahman |Ayush Bhattacharya |Manisha Ganguly |Prerona Jana

AbstractMelioidosis, also known as Whitmore's disease, is caused by the deadly pathogen Burkholderia pseudomallei and remains a significant global health concern, particularly in South Asia. The disease is contracted through exposure to contaminated soil, water, air, and food. Infected individuals often present with abscesses in internal organs such as the lungs, spleen, and liver, and in soft tissues, with severe cases leading to septic shock and acute pneumonia.