Melioidosis is a disease caused by a bacterium, Burkholderia pseudomallei, and is found across tropical and semi-tropical regions worldwide. It is estimated that 165,000 people develop melioidosis annually with 89,000 of these cases being fatal, making melioidosis a global health concern.
For more information on the Melioidosis and how VALIDATE Researchers are tackling it, vist our Meliodosis page.