Radiographic Manifestations of Melioidosis: A Multi-organ Review
| Autor: | Prasit Upapan, Vichit Leelasithorn, Sunsiree Soodchuen, Panitpong Maroongroge, Wanaporn Burivong |
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| Rok vydání: | 2017 |
| Předmět: |
Pathology
medicine.medical_specialty Melioidosis biology business.industry Radiography Gram negative bacilli Multi organ biology.organism_classification medicine.disease 030218 nuclear medicine & medical imaging 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Burkholderia Diabetes mellitus medicine 030212 general & internal medicine business Abscess |
| Zdroj: | Medical Research Archives. 5 |
| ISSN: | 2375-1924 2375-1916 |
| DOI: | 10.18103/mra.v5i3.1098 |
| Popis: | Melioidosis is a bacterial infection caused by gram negative bacilli called Burkholderia pseudomallei. Melioidosis usually affects people with underling predisposing conditions, mostly diabetes mellitus. Many organs can be infected including the lungs, visceral organs, musculoskeleton and central nervous system. Clinical patterns vary and radiological findings are not specific. The most frequent radiographic finding is single or multiple abscess formation in almost all organs. Definite diagnosis cannot be made from imaging but awareness of these radiographic manifestations in multi-organ can lead to more early diagnosis and appropriate treatment. |
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