Distribution of Serological Response to Burkholderia pseudomallei in Swine from Three Provinces of Vietnam.

ABSTRACT: (1) Background: Burkholderia pseudomallei is an environmentally mediated saprophytic pathogen that can cause severe disease in humans. It is well known that B. pseudomallei survives in tropical moist soil environments worldwide, but melioidosis is gaining recognition as a public and veterinary health issue in Vietnam. The contribution of animals to human disease is unknown, necessitating further investigation. (2) Methods: Swine sera were collected from two populations, one grazing and one commercially farmed, from three provinces in Vietnam. ELISAs utilizing B. pseudomallei capsular polysaccharide (CPS), outer polysaccharide (OPS), and Hcp1 protein were used to screen serum samples. Positive samples were mapped to the commune level. Seroprevalence calculations and pig population estimates

SUBMITTER: Norris MH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7399857 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature