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Burkholderia pseudomallei Isolates in 2 Pet Iguanas, California, USA
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    Hellebuyck, Tom; Wattiau, Pierre; Boyen, Filip; Moeremans, Ilse; Roosens, Nancy H.; Vanneste, Kevin; Garmyn, An; Saey, Veronique; Pasmans, Frank; Haesebrouck, Freddy;
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    Problem/Condition: Melioidosis is an infection caused by the Gram-negative bacillus Burkholderia pseudomallei, which is naturally found in water and soil in areas endemic for melioidosis. Infection can be severe and sometimes fatal. The federal selec...
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