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Background:

  • * Burkholderia pseudomallei is a Gram-negative soil bacterium causing melioidosis.
  • * Infection typically occurs via inoculation or inhalation, often in individuals with predisposing conditions like diabetes mellitus or chronic alcoholism.

Observation:

  • * A 36-year-old male with a 4-year history of diabetes mellitus presented with a lumbar cold abscess.
  • * The patient underwent incision and drainage of the abscess.

Findings:

  • * Cultures confirmed Burkholderia pseudomallei infection.
  • * Treatment involved 2 weeks of ceftazidime followed by 6 months of cotrimoxazole.
  • * Surgical drainage of large abscesses is a key intervention.

Implications:

  • * Effective management requires a multidisciplinary team of microbiologists and physicians.
  • * Prompt identification and treatment are essential for successful outcomes.
  • * While uncommon, orthopaedic manifestations should be considered in the differential diagnosis.