An interesting case of melioidosis: a mimicry of pulmonary tuberculosis
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Date
2022-12
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Medip Academy
Abstract
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.
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Melioidosis, B. pseudomallei, Immunocompromised
Citation
Sivasamy Manoj, R. Shreenidhi, M. K. Nishaanth, M. Jagadeesan, S. Prasanna Karthik. An interesting case of melioidosis: a mimicry of pulmonary tuberculosis. International Journal of Advances in Medicine. 2022 Dec; 9(12): 1222-1223