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Mortality of mice following inhalation of Burkholderia pseudomallei
| Mouse strain | Deposition dose (CFU/lung) | Number of deaths/total* |
|---|---|---|
| BALB/c | 56 | 0/4 |
| 132 | 1/5 | |
| 292 | 4/5 | |
| 1029 | 4/4 | |
| 1637 | 5/5 | |
| C57BL/6 | 56 | 0/4 |
| 132 | 0/5 | |
| 292 | 0/5 | |
| 375 | 4/4 | |
| 1637 | 5/5 |
Observation periods for experiments with 100% mortality were ≤5 days. Observation periods for all other experiments were: 56 CFU/lung, 14 days; 132 CFU/lung, 5 days; 292 CFU/lung, 61 days.
