Melioidosis: Can tropical infections present in nonendemic areas? A case report and review of the literature
Melioidosis, an infectious disease caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei, is an important cause of sepsis in tropical areas of Eastern Asia, mainly affecting immunocompromised adults. Diabetes mellitus is the most important host risk factor. Here, we report a case of a 54-year-old Saudi male with unco...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2018-01-01
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Series: | Saudi Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences |
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Online Access: | http://www.sjmms.net/article.asp?issn=1658-631X;year=2018;volume=6;issue=2;spage=108;epage=111;aulast=Alwarthan |