Mycotic aneurysm caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei with negative blood cultures.
We describe a case of bacterial aortitis caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei. This patient presented with prolonged fever and hoarseness of voice. Aneurysm removal with Dacron graft replacement was performed, followed by a prolonged course of antibiotics. The patient has progressed satisfactorily without recurrence of symptoms. Previous case reports are summarized.
Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand.
Wiriya
W
Tanyaowalak
Sarat
S
Sunthornyothin
Kittichai
K
Luengtaviboon
Chusana
C
Suankratay
Wanla
W
Kulwichit
D000785:Aneurysm, Infected / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000628:therapy*; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D001013:Aorta, Thoracic; D019917:Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation / Q000379:methods*; D016957:Burkholderia pseudomallei / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008554:Melioidosis / Q000097:blood / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D008875:Middle Aged; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014656:Vascular Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents