Melioidosis: clinical aspects
Panduka Karunanayake
Abstract
Melioidosis is an infectious disease with high mortality and a wide spectrum of clinical manifestations. Successful treatment requires lengthy antibiotic regimens, making microbiological diagnosis crucial. In this article, we briefly review the diagnosis and management of melioidosis from the clinician's viewpoint.
Topics & Concepts
MelioidosisMedicineIntensive care medicineBurkholderia pseudomalleiInfectious disease (medical specialty)DiseaseAntibioticsInternal medicinePathologyMicrobiologyBacteriaBiologyGeneticsBurkholderia infections and melioidosis