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Melioidosis in Children, Brazil, 1989–2019

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We studied 20 confirmed or suspected cases of melioidosis in children in Ceará, Brazil, during 1989–2019. We observed a high death rate, severe signs and symptoms, and substantial environmental exposure.… Click to show full abstract

We studied 20 confirmed or suspected cases of melioidosis in children in Ceará, Brazil, during 1989–2019. We observed a high death rate, severe signs and symptoms, and substantial environmental exposure. These data suggest that childhood melioidosis might be more severe in Brazil than in other regions.

Keywords: children brazil; brazil 1989; 1989 2019; melioidosis children

Journal Title: Emerging Infectious Diseases
Year Published: 2021

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