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Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Neurology
  • Tropical Medicine

Background:

  • Melioidosis, caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei, is endemic in tropical regions.
  • It presents with diverse clinical manifestations, often leading to significant morbidity and mortality.
  • Central nervous system involvement in melioidosis is rare but serious.

Observation:

  • A 42-year-old Sri Lankan male with type 2 diabetes presented with febrile illness and neurological symptoms.
  • Brain imaging revealed a subdural collection with possible abscess formation, and antibody testing confirmed melioidosis.
  • The patient experienced focal seizures and was treated with intravenous meropenem and oral co-trimoxazole.

Findings:

  • Conservative management of the subdural collection and antiepileptic treatment were successful.
  • Follow-up MRI showed resolution of the subdural collection and normalization of inflammatory markers.
  • The patient completed an 8-week intensive phase and a 6-month eradication phase of antibiotic therapy.

Implications:

  • Cerebral melioidosis is an uncommon presentation that can be easily missed.
  • Recognizing the varied manifestations of melioidosis is vital for timely diagnosis and treatment.
  • Prompt management of this potentially fatal infection is critical in endemic tropical areas.