Melioidosis acquired by traveler to Nigeria

Alex P. Salam; Nisa Khan; Henry Malnick; Dervla T.D. Kenna; David A.B. Dance; John L. Klein

doi:10.3201/eid1707.110502

Melioidosis acquired by traveler to Nigeria

Alex P. Salam, Nisa Khan, Henry Malnick, Dervla T.D. Kenna, David A.B. Dance, John L. Klein

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We describe melioidosis associated with travel to Nigeria in a woman with diabetes, a major predisposing factor for this infection. With the prevalence of diabetes projected to increase dramatically in many developing countries, the global reach of melioidosis may expand.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1296-1298
Number of pages	3
Journal	Emerging Infectious Diseases
Volume	17
Issue number	7
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3201/eid1707.110502
Publication status	Published - Jul 2011

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Melioidosis acquired by traveler to Nigeria

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