Summary:
In 2010, we began to research melioidosis in Sarawak and, shortly afterwards, the first Burkholderia pseudomallei from this project were genetically characterised. Initial indications suggest that these are more similar to isolates from the South East Asian mainland than isolates from Australia. This finding is consistent with previous reports that the Wallace line (the ecozone boundary between Asia and Australia) has been a barrier to the spread of this species.
Chief investigators:
- Professor Bart Currie
- Yuwana Podin
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Project dates:
The project commenced in September 2010 and will conclude in March 2014.