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(Chest. 1994;106:952-954.)
© 1994 American College of Chest Physicians

Melioidosis in a Diabetic Sailor

Mark O. Turner M.D.1; Vivian T.P. Lee M.D.2; and J. Mark FitzGerald M.B.1

1 From the Department of Medicine, Respiratory, University of British Columbia, Vancouver
2 From the Infectious Disease Divisions, University of British Columbia, Vancouver

Melioidosis was diagnosed in a diabetic sailor who presented with a history and chest radiograph that suggested tuberculosis. Melioidosis is a tropical disease with protean manifestations: from asymptomatic infection to chronic cavitary lung disease to overwhelming sepsis. The diagnosis is easily made, even in nonendemic areas when duly considered by the clinicians and microbiology laboratory. Ceftazidime has dramatically improved outcomes in hospitalized patients with severe melioidosis.






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