CRISPR-based environmental detection of Burkholderia pseudomallei identifies sanitation gaps and melioidosis risk in northeast Thailand
Lay summary Melioidosis is a neglected tropical disease caused by the bacterium Burkholderia pseudomallei, which can be acquired from the environment through contact with soil or water. However, no previous studies established a statistically significant relationship between B. pseudomallei in the local environment and melioidosis cases, mostly because of low abundance of the bacterium and inconsistent sampling methods.
15 May 2026