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    An interesting case of melioidosis: a mimicry of pulmonary tuberculosis
    (Medip Academy, 2022-12) Sivasamy, Manoj|R., Shreenidhi; M. K., Nishaanth; M., Jagadeesan; S., Prasanna Karthik
    Melioidosis is caused by Burkholderia pseudomalleiwhich is a soil-dwelling aerobic bacterium reported mostly in tropical and subtropical areas, especiallyinAsia (Southeast) andAustralia (Northern part). Melioidosis is a severe infection that can manifest as chronic debilitating pneumonia mimics pulmonary tuberculosis. Here, we reporteda case of melioidosis, in 51-year-old menwith poorly controlled type 2 diabetes mellitus. The patient recovered with appropriate intravenous antibiotics and supportive medications.