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Cutaneous melioidosis.

Lynn Teo¹, Yong-Kwang Tay, Kent J F Mancer

¹Division of Dermatology, Changi General Hospital, Singapore. lynnteohweeying@hotmail.com

Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV

|October 26, 2006

Summary

Melioidosis, a serious infection caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei, can affect any organ. This case highlights systemic melioidosis presenting with varied cutaneous lesions, emphasizing the bacterium

Area of Science:

Infectious Diseases
Bacteriology
Dermatology

Background:

Melioidosis is an infection caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei, a gram-negative bacterium.
The disease is endemic in Southeast Asia and Northern Australia, with sporadic cases in temperate regions, often linked to travelers.

Observation:

Burkholderia pseudomallei can affect any organ, triggering acute inflammation and abscess formation.
Cutaneous manifestations of melioidosis are highly variable.

Findings:

This report details a case of systemic melioidosis in a male patient.
The patient presented with distinct cutaneous lesions indicative of the systemic infection.

Implications:

Understanding the diverse clinical presentations of melioidosis, including skin lesions, is crucial for timely diagnosis.

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