Melioidosis septic arthritis with systemic dissemination: A case report
https://doi.org/10.56026/imu.17.2.53
- Author:
Zairul Nizam Zainol Fithri
1
;
Li Ying Wong
2
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopaedics, School of Medicine, International Medical University Clinical Campus, Jalan Rasah, Bukit Rasah, 70300 Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
2. School of Medicine, International Medical University Clinical Campus, Jalan Rasah, Bukit Rasah, 70300 Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Melioidosis;
B.pseudomallei;
septic arthritis;
systemic dissemination
- MeSH:
Melioidosis;
Arthritis, Infectious;
mviN protein, Burkholderia pseudomallei [Supplementary Concept]
- From:International e-Journal of Science, Medicine and Education
2023;17(2):53-57
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Melioidosis is an infection caused by Burkholderia
pseudomallei known to be endemic in large portions
of Asia, Sub-Sahara, and North Australia. Despite
its endemicity in Malaysia, prompt diagnosis and
subsequent treatment remain elusive especially in
the more peripheral medical centres. This coupled
with increasing risk to the population because of
worsening climate crises renders early recognition and
treatment more justifiable than ever. Here we present
a case of melioidosis septic arthritis with systemic
dissemination and discuss the factors involved in
disease contraction, worsening prevalence, and
diagnostic methods.
- Full text:20250814102545899286.-Zairul-Nizam-Melioidosis-spetic-arthitis-Ver-42.pdf
