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Anoop Varma1, Jacob Eapen Mathew1, Chittur Viswanathan Gopalakrishnan1
1Department of Neurosurgery, Aster Medcity, Kochi, India.
Melioidosis, caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei, can present as isolated discitis, a rare spinal manifestation. Early suspicion is crucial for diagnosing this serious infection, especially in endemic regions.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Microbiology
- Spinal Surgery
Background:
- Melioidosis, caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei, is endemic in South Asia and presents with diverse clinical manifestations.
- Spinal melioidosis typically manifests as spondylodiscitis with abscesses, but isolated discitis is uncommon.
- Agricultural workers are at higher risk due to environmental exposure to the bacterium.
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