Sivasamy, Manoj|R., ShreenidhiM. K., NishaanthM., JagadeesanS., Prasanna Karthik2023-08-282023-08-282022-12Sivasamy 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): 1222-12232349-39332349-3925http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/225937Melioidosis 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.MelioidosisB. pseudomalleiImmunocompromisedJournal ArticleIndiaDepartment of Medicine, Saveetha Medical College Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India