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Cutaneous melioidosis.

D Tran1, Hiok Hee Tan

  • 1National Skin Centre, 1 Mandalay Road, Singapore 1130.

Clinical and Experimental Dermatology
|July 26, 2002
PubMed
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Melioidosis, a rare tropical disease caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei, can present as severe sepsis. This report details three cases of cutaneous melioidosis, highlighting its varied dermatological manifestations.

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Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Bacteriology
  • Dermatology

Background:

  • Melioidosis is a neglected tropical disease caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei.
  • The bacterium is endemic in Southeast Asia, Australia, and parts of the Americas.
  • Patients typically present with sepsis, often managed by internal medicine specialists.

Observation:

  • Three patients presented to a dermatology department with cutaneous melioidosis.
  • Cutaneous manifestations of melioidosis are less commonly reported than septic presentations.
  • This highlights the importance of considering melioidosis in dermatological differential diagnoses.

Findings:

  • The study describes three distinct cases of cutaneous melioidosis.
  • These cases illustrate the diverse skin presentations of this bacterial infection.

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  • Dermatologists may encounter melioidosis, necessitating awareness and prompt diagnosis.

    • Implications:

    • Increased awareness of cutaneous melioidosis among dermatologists is crucial.
    • Early recognition can lead to timely treatment and improved patient outcomes.
    • This underscores the need for interdisciplinary collaboration in managing tropical infectious diseases.