Isolation of Burkholderia pseudomallei from a Pet Green Iguana, Belgium

摘要

We isolated Burkholderia pseudomallei , the causative agent of melioidosis, from liver granulomas of a pet green iguana ( Iguana iguana ) in Belgium. This case highlights a risk for imported green iguanas acting as a reservoir for introduction of this high-threat, zoonotic pathogen into nonendemic regions.