Abstract

    Open Access Case Report Article ID: GJMCCR-4-136

    An Unusual Case of Melioidosis with Psoas Abscess

    Prijesh Janardanan*, PC Easaw and Abdul Rahiman

    Melioidosis is an infection caused by a gram negative bacterium .We report a case of FUO which upon investigation revealed muscle abscess and subsequent pus culture revealed melioidosis. This case is reported since melioidosis can often mimic other diseases and in rare instances present with psoas abscess. 

     Highlights: 

    * Melioidosis is an infrequent cause of FUO in the Indian subcontinent

    * Prolonged back pain in a case of melioidosis warrants imaging if deemed necessary

    Keywords: Melioidosis; Burkholderia pseudomallei; Psoas abscess; FUO

    Published on: Feb 22, 2017 Pages: 15-17

    Full Text PDF Full Text HTML DOI: 10.17352/2455-5282.000036
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