Comparative evaluation of sample preparation and enrichment methods for culture and molecular detection of Burkholderia pseudomallei in naturally contaminated soils from Thailand over one year.
Charlene Mae Salao Cagape, Théo Dokhelar, Natnaree Saiprom, Noppadol Prasertsincharoen, Mégane Gasqué, Karine Laroucau, Narisara Chantratita, Vanina Guernier
This study compares culture and molecular detection methods for B. pseudomallei in Thai soil samples, finding that qPCR with ACER enrichment detects more positives than culture alone.
bioRxiv · Oct 28, 2026 · PreprintMicrobiology