Melioidosis mycotic aneurysm: An uncommon complication of an uncommon disease

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作者
Li, Philip H. [1 ]
Chau, Chi Hung [1 ]
Wong, Poon Chuen [1 ]
机构
[1] Grantham Hosp, TB & Chest Unit, 125 Wong Chuk Hang Rd, Aberdeen, Peoples R China
关键词
Melioidosis; Burkholderia pseudomallei; Mycotic aneurysms;
D O I
10.1016/j.rmcr.2014.12.005
中图分类号
R56 [呼吸系及胸部疾病];
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摘要
Melioidosis is often considered an exotic and uncommon disease in most parts of the world. However it is an endemic disease in Southeast Asia and Northern Australia with an expanding distribution. Melioidosis can involve almost any organ and can deteriorate rapidly. In this report, we describe a rapidly fatal case of a mycotic aneurysm associated with melioidosis despite aggressive antibiotic therapy. The morbidity and mortality of this uncommon complication remains high despite prompt diagnosis and treatment. Especially when treating persistent/recurrent melioidosis, the physician's caution to the development of mycotic aneurysms is imperative so that early treatment and surgical intervention may be considered. (C) 2014 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd.
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