A Case of Central Nervous System Melioidosis
Abstract
Melioidosis is a disease of humans and animals which is caused by motile Gram-negative bacilli, Burkholderia pseudomallei. Clinical presentation of melioidosis can vary according to the site of the infection and it can mimic various other diseases. Central nervous system (CNS) melioidosis is rare but has a high mortality rate. A high index of clinical suspicion, early diagnosis, and prompt antibiotic treatment are important for a better outcome. We present a case of central nervous system melioidosis which, presented as multiple macroscopic cerebral abscesses.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4038/sljm.v31i1.295 | Journal eISSN: 2579-1990
Language: English
Page range: 108 - 111
Published on: Aug 15, 2022
Published by: The Kandy Society of Medicine
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
© 2022 S. R. Paththamperuma, A. H. Samarasena, M. Kothalawala, published by The Kandy Society of Medicine
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