Disseminated septicaemic melioidosis: an unusual presentation of masticator space infection.
Melioidosis is an infectious disease caused by a saprophytic bacterium, Burkholderia pseudomallei. It is endemic to Southeast Asia and Northern Australia. The spectrum of melioidosis in humans varies from sub-clinical to overwhelming protean manifestations resembling other acute and chronic bacterial infections. Disseminated septicaemia melioidosis presenting as a masticator space infection is reported here. This is germane to those treating diabetic patients with deep neck infections living in, or having visited, areas endemic for B. pseudomallei.
Srirompotong
Somchai
S
Department of Otolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, Srinagarind Hospital, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand. srirompotong@yahoo.com
Reechaipichitkul
Wisoot
W
D000328:Adult; D048909:Diabetes Complications; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008406:Masseter Muscle; D008554:Melioidosis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D011626:Pterygoid Muscles; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed