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Nasopharyngeal melioidosis: a case report
Anand Mohan1, Lee-Chian Yeong1, Guhan Kumarasamy2
1Department of Pediatrics, Bintulu Hospital, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Bintulu, Sarawak, Malaysia.
Journal of Infection in Developing Countries
|July 5, 2023
Summary
Melioidosis, a bacterial infection caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei, can present with a nasopharyngeal mass in children. Prompt antibiotic treatment led to symptom resolution, highlighting the nasopharynx as a potential primary infection site.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Pediatric Medicine
- Microbiology
Background:
- Melioidosis is a serious bacterial infection caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei, endemic in tropical regions.
- The nasopharynx is an uncommon primary site for melioidosis, particularly in pediatric cases.
- Clinical presentation can mimic other conditions, including malignancy, delaying diagnosis.

