Short report: Melioidosis from contaminated bore water and successful UV sterilization

E McRobb; M Kaestli; M Mayo; Erin P Price; Derek S Sarovich; D Godoy; B G Spratt; B J Currie

doi:10.4269/ajtmh.13-0101

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Short report: Melioidosis from contaminated bore water and successful UV sterilization

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Short report: Melioidosis from contaminated bore water and successful UV sterilization

E McRobb, M Kaestli, M Mayo, Erin P Price, Derek S Sarovich, D Godoy, B G Spratt and B J Currie

American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, Vol.89(2), pp.367-368

2013

DOI: https://doi.org/10.4269/ajtmh.13-0101

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Abstract

Two cases of melioidosis at a residence in rural northern Australia were linked to the unchlorinated domestic bore (automated well) water supply, which was found to have a high concentration of Burkholderia pseudomallei. Using multilocus sequence typing, clinical B. pseudomallei isolates from both cases were identical to an isolate from the bore water supply. A simple UV sterilizer reduced B. pseudomallei from the domestic water supply to undetectable levels. We have shown that UV treatment is highly effective for remediation of water contaminated with B. pseudomallei and recommend its consideration in households where individuals may be at heightened risk of contracting melioidosis. Copyright © 2013 by The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene.

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Title: Short report: Melioidosis from contaminated bore water and successful UV sterilization
Authors: E McRobb (Author)
M Kaestli (Author)
M Mayo (Author)
Erin P Price (Author) - Charles Darwin University
Derek S Sarovich (Author)
D Godoy (Author)
B G Spratt (Author)
B J Currie (Author)
Publication details: American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, Vol.89(2), pp.367-368
Publisher: American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
Date published: 2013
DOI: 10.4269/ajtmh.13-0101
ISSN: 0002-9637
Organisation Unit: University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; Centre for Bioinnovation
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99450332002621
Output Type: Journal article

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