Melioidosis: a potentially life threatening infection.
Melioidosis is caused by the gram-negative bacillus, Burkholderia pseudomallei. It is endemic in tropical Australia and in Southeast Asian countries. The overall mortality from this infection remains extremely high despite recent advancement in its treatment. This review discuss about clinical manifestations, diagnosis and management of melioidosis.
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Department of Internal Medicine, Kulliyyah of Medicine, International Islamic University Malaysia, P.O. Box 141, 27510 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia.
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D006801:Humans; D008554:Melioidosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy