Melioidosis mimicking pulmonary tuberculosis
<p>Melioidosis is caused by the soil bacterium <em>Burkholderia pseudomallei</em>. The bacterium is an oxidase-positive, motile gram-negative bacillus, showing bipolar staining. While most cases are considered to be from percutaneous inoculation, inhalation is also a well-recognize...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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The Kandy Society of Medicine
2016-05-01
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| Series: | Sri Lanka Journal of Medicine |
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| Online Access: | https://sljm.sljol.info/articles/5 |