Multi-systemic melioidosis
Melioidosis is a severe infectious disease caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei, a Gram-negative bacterium endemic to tropical regions. While it most commonly affects the lungs, melioidosis can present as a multisystemic infection, impacting various organ systems, including the liver, spleen, kidneys, skin, and central nervous system.
Authors
- Naveen kumar
Institutions
- Yashoda Hospital (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Clinical Images and Medical Case Reports
- Published
- 2024-12-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.52768/2766-7820/3392
- Primary Topic
- Burkholderia infections and melioidosis
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00