A Rare Presentation of Whitmore’s Disease (Melioidosis) with Multisystem Abscess in a Diabetic Patient with Intractable Hiccups
Whitmore’s disease (Melioidosis) is caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei (B. pseudomallei), a gram-negative bacterium with high pathogenicity. The disease manifests in various forms, ranging from pneumonia or localised abscesses to acute septicaemia or arthritis. Culture and sensitivity tests are the...
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| Main Authors: | Vuppala Rachana, Vignessh Raveekumaran |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2025-04-01
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| Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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| Online Access: | https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/20923/76258_CE[Ra1]_F(SHU)_QC(PS_SS)_PF1(AG_SL)_PFA(IS)_PB(AG_IS)_PN(IS).pdf |
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