MELIOIDOSIS - A CASE SERIES FROM DAKSHIN KANNADA.
Journal Title: International Journal of Advanced Research (IJAR) - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 8
Abstract
Melidiosis is an infectious disease caused by gram negative organism Burkholderia pseudomallei. B.pseudomallei often described as soil dwelling organism resembling safety pin appearence on microbiological appearance. Melidi-osis is endemic in South east Asia and Australia. Risk Factors have been associated are Diabetes, alcohol abuse, chronic kidney disease and chronic lung disease.In this case series of melidiosis from 2015-16 encountered in tertiary hospital.We emphasise on treatment modality at our hospital KS HEGDE hospital using meropenem as a first line antibiotics with ceftazidime.
Authors and Affiliations
Perumal Boney, Lancelot Lobo.
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