Melioidosis: An unusual presentation as mycotic pseudoaneurysm of Left Superficial Femoral Artery

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Melioidosis: An unusual presentation as mycotic pseudoaneurysm of Left Superficial Femoral Artery

Journal Title: Journal of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases - Year 2018, Vol 8, Issue 4

Abstract

Melioidosis: An unusual presentation as mycotic pseudoaneurysm of Left Superficial Femoral Artery Sarin J. Harison, Pratibha Bhat U., Rekha Rai Department of Microbiology, K.S.Hegde Medical Academy, Deralakatte, Mangaluru, India ABSTRACT Melioidosis is a potentially fatal infectious disease usually seen in, but not restricted to the tropical areas of the world. Burkholderia pseudomallei, a soil saprophytic bacterium are the causative agent. It can produce latent infection and reactivate many years after initial exposure and can have varied clinical presentations. Here we put forward an unusual yet successfully treated case of melioidosis presenting as mycotic pseudoaneurysm of superficial femoral artery. A 62 year old male patient came with a one and a half month old history of swelling and pain in the left thigh. Culture of blood and pus samples from the patient yielded Burkholderia pseudomallei. Combinations of surgical and medical management lead to a good outcome in the patient. J Microbiol Infect Dis 2018; 8(4):162-164

Authors and Affiliations

Sarin J. Harison, Pratibha Bhat U. , Rekha Rai

Keywords

melioidosis pseudoaneurysm superficial femoral artery

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EP ID EP482154
DOI 10.5799/jmid.493859
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