title: Melioidosis: a report of two cases.
abstract: Melioidosis is increasingly being reported from India in the past few years. Since it can mimic tuberculosis during the initial presentation, treatment with antituberculosis drugs is common. It should be considered in the differential diagnosis of any pyrexia of unknown origin. We report two cases of melioidosis that presented with pyrexia of unknown origin and a localized cutaneous abscess over the chest wall.
authors: Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India- Department of Community Health and Development.
authors: Dimple M
authors: DM
authors: Jamkhandi
authors: Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India- Department of Community Health and Development.
authors: Reginald
authors: R
authors: Alex
authors: Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India- Department of Community Health and Development.
authors: Kuryan
authors: K
authors: George
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D007194:India; D008297:Male; D008554:Melioidosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents