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. 2012 Feb;18(2):325-7.
doi: 10.3201/eid1802.111347.

Melioidosis in animals, Thailand, 2006-2010

Direk Limmathurotsakul  1 , Suree Thammasart, Nattachai Warrasuth, Patiporn Thapanagulsak, Anchalee Jatapai, Vanna Pengreungrojanachai, Suthatip Anun, Wacharee Joraka, Pacharee Thongkamkoon, Piangjai Saiyen, Surasakdi Wongratanacheewin, Nicholas P J Day, Sharon J Peacock
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Melioidosis in animals, Thailand, 2006-2010

Direk Limmathurotsakul et al. Emerg Infect Dis. 2012 Feb.

Abstract

We retrospectively estimated the incidence of culture-proven melioidosis in animals in Thailand during 2006-2010. The highest incidence was in goats (1.63/100,000/year), followed by incidence in pigs and cattle. The estimated incidence of melioidosis in humans in a given region paralleled that of melioidosis in goats.

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Map of estimated incidence rates for goat melioidosis, Thailand, 2006–2010. Provincial codes: 1, Sakon Nakhon; 2, Ratchaburi; 3, Khon Kaen; 4, Chachoengsao; 5, Chonburi; 6, Songkhla; 7, Trang; 8, Phetchaburi; 9, Nakhon Si Thammarat; 10, Patthani; 11, Yala. Provinces are ordered by estimated incidence of goat melioidosis.
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