| Autor: |
Tan Ran Zhi, Yaro, Siti Wira Mohd, Nor, Faridah Mohd, Shafie, Mohamed Swarhib, Bakar, Siti Noorain Abu, Wazir, Mohd Radzi |
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International Medical Journal; Oct2017, Vol. 24 Issue 5, p425-426, 2p |
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Introduction: Melioidosis is endemic in Southeast-Asia, including Malaysia. The infection is commonly acquired via contact with infected soil, inhalation, aspiration, ingestion and percutaneous inoculation. Objective: To highlight a case of septicaemic melioidosis, and discuss the literature. Method: We report a case of septicaemic melioidosis, where the deceased was brought in dead to the mortuary. Result: Post-mortem examination showed congested and oedematous lungs with multiple micro-abscesses mimicking military tuberculosis. Burkholderia pseudomallei was detected from the blood culture, spleen and lungs tissues. Conclusion: This case highlights the necessity to include melioidosis as a differential diagnosis in investigating respiratory infection presented as sudden death, especially in the region, where melioidosis is endemic. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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