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ArticleThe American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene2025

A Novel Virulent Clinical Isolate of Burkholderia pseudomallei Imported from Thailand Exhibiting Resistance to Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole.

Sharon Amit, David Gur, Moshe Aftalion, Asaf Biber, Paula David, Inbar Cohen-Gihon, Hila Cohen, Ron Alcalay, Galia Zaide, Ofir Israeli and 12 more

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22 authors.

Sharon AmitClinical Microbiology, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat-Gan, Israel.
David GurBiochemistry and Molecular Genetics, Israel Institute for Biological Research, Ness-Ziona, Israel.
Moshe AftalionBiochemistry and Molecular Genetics, Israel Institute for Biological Research, Ness-Ziona, Israel.
Asaf BiberInfectious Diseases Unit, The Center for Geographic Medicine and Tropical Diseases, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat-Gan, Israel.
Paula DavidDepartment of Internal Medicine, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat-Gan, Israel.
Inbar Cohen-GihonBiochemistry and Molecular Genetics, Israel Institute for Biological Research, Ness-Ziona, Israel.
Hila CohenBiochemistry and Molecular Genetics, Israel Institute for Biological Research, Ness-Ziona, Israel.
Ron AlcalayBiochemistry and Molecular Genetics, Israel Institute for Biological Research, Ness-Ziona, Israel.
Galia ZaideBiochemistry and Molecular Genetics, Israel Institute for Biological Research, Ness-Ziona, Israel.
Ofir IsraeliBiochemistry and Molecular Genetics, Israel Institute for Biological Research, Ness-Ziona, Israel.
Raphael BerBiochemistry and Molecular Genetics, Israel Institute for Biological Research, Ness-Ziona, Israel.
Shahar RotemBiochemistry and Molecular Genetics, Israel Institute for Biological Research, Ness-Ziona, Israel.
Ma'ayan IsraeliBiochemistry and Molecular Genetics, Israel Institute for Biological Research, Ness-Ziona, Israel.
Shirley LazarBiochemistry and Molecular Genetics, Israel Institute for Biological Research, Ness-Ziona, Israel.
Anat ZviBiochemistry and Molecular Genetics, Israel Institute for Biological Research, Ness-Ziona, Israel.
Adi Beth-DinBiochemistry and Molecular Genetics, Israel Institute for Biological Research, Ness-Ziona, Israel.
Erez Bar-HaimBiochemistry and Molecular Genetics, Israel Institute for Biological Research, Ness-Ziona, Israel.
Uri EliaBiochemistry and Molecular Genetics, Israel Institute for Biological Research, Ness-Ziona, Israel.
Shay WeissDepartment of Infectious Diseases, Israel Institute for Biological Research, Ness-Ziona, Israel.
Ofer CohenBiochemistry and Molecular Genetics, Israel Institute for Biological Research, Ness-Ziona, Israel.
Emanuelle MamroudBiochemistry and Molecular Genetics, Israel Institute for Biological Research, Ness-Ziona, Israel.
Theodor ChitlaruBiochemistry and Molecular Genetics, Israel Institute for Biological Research, Ness-Ziona, Israel.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

We present the investigation of a Burkholderia pseudomallei strain isolated from the urine of a 56-year-old male returning from a recreational trip to Thailand. The patient initially presented with fever and chills, and lobar as well as bladder and prostate involvement was demonstrated on imaging. Treatment first involved trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, the backbone of melioidosis therapy, but was discontinued upon the discovery of resistance to the drug through antimicrobial sensitivity testing via broth microdilution. Further analysis included genomic sequencing, immunotyping, and phenotypic assessment, including virulence testing in an animal model. Results indicated that this strain is a distinct, novel variant with antigenic similarity to other Thai strains displaying high virulence, with a significantly low murine intranasal lethal dose 50% inoculum. The emergence of such a strain, particularly if prevalent in tourist destinations in Thailand, could pose a substantial public health risk, highlighting the need for ongoing vigilance among infectious disease specialists and clinical microbiologists.

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Anti-Bacterial AgentsBurkholderia pseudomalleiMelioidosisTrimethoprim, Sulfamethoxazole Drug CombinationAnimalsDrug Resistance, BacterialHumansMaleMiceMicrobial Sensitivity TestsMiddle AgedThailandTravelVirulenceAnti-Bacterial AgentsTrimethoprim, Sulfamethoxazole Drug Combination

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PMID39437772
PMCPMC11720787

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