Use of Antigens Derived from Burkholderia pseudomallei B. thailandensis and B. cepacia in the Indirect Hemagglutination Assay for Melioidosis

摘要

The serological diagnosis of melioidosis is carried out using the indirect hemagglutination assay. We looked at the reactivity of sera from culture-proven cases of melioidosis from north Queensland against antigens derived from Burkholderia pseudomallei, B. thailandensis, and B. cepacia. Cross-reactivity between sera from culture-positive cases of melioidosis and B. thailandensis was demonstrated.