Open Access#12016
Melioidosis diagnostic workshop, 2013
Hoffmaster, A; AuCoin, D; Baccam, P; Baggett, H; Baird, R; Bhengsri, S; Blaney, D; Brett, P; Brooks, T; Brown, K; Chantratita, N; Cheng, A; Dance, D; Decuypere, S; Defenbaugh, D; Gee, J; Houghton, R; Jorakate, P; Lertmemongkolchai, G; Limmathurotsakul, D; Merlin, T; Mukhopadhyay, C; Norton, R; Peacock, S; Rolim, D; Simpson, A; Steinmetz, I; Stoddard, R; Stokes, M; Sue, D; Tuanyok, A; Whistler, T; Wuthiekanun, V; Walke, H
Melioidosis is a severe disease that can be difficult to diagnose because of its diverse clinical manifestations and a lack of adequate diagnostic capabilities for suspected cases. There is broad interest in improving detection and diagnosis of this disease not only in melioidosis-endemic regions but also outside these regions because melioidosis may be underreported and poses a potential bioterrorism challenge for public health authorities. Therefore, a workshop of academic, government, and private sector personnel from around the world was convened to discuss the current state of melioidosis diagnostics, diagnostic needs, and future directions.
