THE MIMICKER OF MALADIES: A SUCCESS STORY

Abstract

Melioidosis is being diagnosed more frequently from Indian subcontinent in the recent days. It is a serious multisystem infection caused by Burkholderi pseudomallei. ^1-2 We discuss the case of a 55 year old Diabetic patient, who presented with complaints of fever, cough, breathlessness and loss of weight of one month duration. Due to poor response to conventional treatment, he was further investigated – Bronchoscopy and CT Thorax was done. Bronchial wash and sputum culture confirmed Pulmonary Melioidosis. The patient received treatment with Inj. Ceftazidime and was continued on oral Cotrimoxazole. Treatment was successful with good clinic radiological resolution. The patient is under follow up and is asymptomatic.

Keywords: burkholderia, diabetics, melioidosis, pneumonia