How do I report the data of culture-confirmed cases and deaths in my hospital or in my institution?

Contributors are able to report cases by clicking on “Report cases” on the primary tab on the website. On doing so, this should direct you to your email application, allowing you to fill up the form and emailing it to the RCN. However, if the email application does not appear on the website, please copy the form and email it to melioidosis.info@tropmedres.ac. Here is an example [link].

Where can I download the data of number of cases being published and reported to date?

On the Header menu, there is a Tab called “Database”. On clicking it you will be directed to the Online Database page. On this page you are able to select what database you are looking for, then on the top right corner you can click on “Download” which will allow you to download the excel file.

I am uncertain about a particular bacterial strain; I suspect it to be Burkholderia pseudomallei. Where do I find support for strain identification?

The Map found on the platform provides information about institutions that provide this service. On the top right hand of the map there is a small table. Click on contributors and select B. pseudomallei identification. After doing so, pointers on the map will indicate institutions that provide B. pseudomallei identification; you are able to contact institutions directly for these services.

I just found a case on Burkholderia pseudomallei and wondering about the safety of our laboratory personnel and what we should do. I would like to seek advice or training on Biosafety guidance. Where can I seek this?

The Map found on the platform provides information about institutions that provides biosafety guidance service. On the top right hand of the map there is a small table. Click on contributors and select Biosafety Guidance. After doing so pointers on the map will indicate institutions that provide biosafety guidance service; you are able to contact institutions directly for these services.

I am seeking for research collaboration with other scientists. Where can I find research collaborators?

The Map found on the platform provides information about contributors supporting B. pseudomallei research collaboration. On the top right hand of the map there is a small table. Click on contributors and select research collaboration.After doing so pointers on the map will indicate institutions that provide B. pseudomallei research collaboration; you are able to contact institutions directly for these services.

I am seeking for a Level 3 safety laboratory to store clinical specimens of B. pseudomallei isolates. Where can I find specimen storage facilities?

The Map found on the platform provides information about contributors supporting storage for clinical specimens for B. pseudomallei. On the top right hand of the map there is a small table. Click on contributors and select isolate or Specimen storage. After doing so pointers on the map will indicate institutions that provide B. pseudomallei isolate or Specimen storage; you are able to contact institutions directly for these services.

I am carrying out a research for B. pseudomallei in soil specimen. Could you provide me the criteria or characteristic of the soil in which the bacterium can be found?

Important SOPs, information on melioidosis, soil sampling etc. can be found in the “Information” tab located on the header bar. On clicking on it one will be directed to the page that provides all important information for researchers. Click on “How to do soil sampling”.

What are the various methods used to identify B. pseudomallei?

The Standard operating procedure (SOP) provided on the website to identify B. pseudomallei is Latex Agglutination test. For more information click on the tab “Information” on the header table which will direct you to a page that provides important information for researchers. To read about the SOP you can click on “How to identify B. pseudomallei”.

How do I communicate or connect with other people who have an interest in Melioidosis?

There is a Google group for Melioidosis.info. People who join this group will be part of the International Melioidosis Society (IMS). The objective of this group is to facilitate communication between members. In order to join go to www.melioidosis.info then click on “Join research network”, on doing so you will be redirected to the Google group. Just click on “Join group to post”. You do not require a gmail address to post.