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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Published in:	Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
Main Authors:	Vuppala Rachana, Vignessh Raveekumaran
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2025-04-01
Subjects:	burkholderia pseudomallei diabetes mellitus meropenem multiple abscess
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