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Media type:
E-Article
Title:
Melioidosis: acute respiratory distress syndrome and sepsis
Contributor:
Shah, Bharat M.;
Patel, Jimit
Published:
Medip Academy, 2024
Published in:
International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, 12 (2024) 5, Seite 1727-1729
Language:
Not determined
DOI:
10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20241265
ISSN:
2320-6012;
2320-6071
Origination:
Footnote:
Description:
Melioidosis is a serious infection caused by the bacterium Burkholderia pseudomallei (B. pseudomallei) mostly found in endemic areas like Southeast Asia. Herein, we presented a case of melioidosis in a 32-year-old man who presented with respiratory distress, was a known case of type 2 diabetes not on any treatment presented to the emergency department (ED) with a history of pustules over skin, shortness of breath, and fever. He was initially misdiagnosed and treated as pulmonary tuberculosis in another hospital prior to his latest presentation. Melioidosis is a severe infection that can be misdiagnosed due to variable presentation and low awareness among healthcare workers of the disease. Diagnosis requires high clinical suspicion, especially in patients who are coming from endemic areas with appropriate risk factors such as diabetes mellitus. Treatment with appropriate antibiotics for a long duration, and outpatient follow-up is vital to reduce the risk of recurrence.