Melioidosis in Children, Brazil, 1989–2019

Abstract

We studied 20 confirmed or suspected cases of melioidosis in children in Ceará, Brazil, during 1989–2019. We observed a high death rate, severe signs and symptoms, and substantial environmental exposure. These data suggest that childhood melioidosis might be more severe in Brazil than in other regions.

Keywords

• melioidosis
• Burkholderia pseudomallei
• pneumonia
• sepsis
• septic shock
• children