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Melioidosis with Involvement of CNS: A Case Report in Northeast India.

Vishnu M., Rigen Jyoti Kalita, Tandra Biswas

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Indian Journal of Emergency Medicine 11(1):p 59-62, Jan -April 2025. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/ijem.2395.311X.11125.9

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Vishnu M, Kalita RJ, Biswas T. Melioidosis with involvement of CNS: a case report in Northeast India. Ind J Emerg Med. 2025;11(1):59-62.

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Received : November 15, 2024         Accepted : December 27, 2024          Published : April 20, 2025

Abstract

Melioidosis is a rare and debilitating bacterial infection, continuing to pose a significant threat to public health in endemic regions. Caused by Burkholderia pseudo mallei, which is a widely distributed environmental saprophyte found in stagnant water and soil. This versatile pathogen can manifest in a wide range of clinical presentation often leading to delayed diagnosis and potentially fatal outcomes. Patient was 41 year old male from urban part of north east India, presented to emergency with complaints of fever, headache, progressive left sided cheek swelling which extends upto left periorbital region associated with confusion. MRI brain showed left temporal lobe abscesses with blood cultures showing growth of Burkholderia pseudomallei. Despite of diagnosis and treatment patient succumbed. This case study emphasizes the importance of early recognition, prompt diagnosis, and appropriate treatment in managing meliodosis with cerebral involvement.

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Vishnu M, Kalita RJ, Biswas T. Melioidosis with involvement of CNS: a case report in Northeast India. Ind J Emerg Med. 2025;11(1):59-62.

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November 15, 2024 December 27, 2024 April 20, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/ijem.2395.311X.11125.9

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MelioidosisBurkholderia pseudomalleiBrain abscess

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