Accuracy of Burkholderia pseudomallei identification using the API 20NE system and a latex agglutination test

• Main Authors: Premjit Amornchai, Wirongrong Chierakul, Vanaporn Wuthiekanun, Yuvadee Mahakhunkijcharoen, Rattanaphone Phetsouvanh, Bart J. Currie, Paul N. Newton, Nguyen Van Vinh Chau, Surasakdi Wongratanacheewin, Nicholas P.J. Day, Sharon J. Peacock
• Other Authors: Mahidol University
• Format: Article
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Medicine
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/24715

In an evaluation of the API 20NE for the identification of Burkholderia spp., 792/800 (99%) Burkholderia pseudomallei and 17/19 (89%) B. cepacia isolates were correctly identified but 10 B. mallei and 98 B. thailandensis isolates were not correctly identified. A latex agglutination test was positive...