Melioidosis with Septic Shock and Disseminated Infection in a Neutropenic Patient Receiving Chemotherapy
Joint Authors
Sukauichai, Sitthi
Pattarowas, Chantana
Source
Case Reports in Infectious Diseases
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-03-25
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Melioidosis is a bacterial infection, caused by Gram-negative bacillus, Burkholderia pseudomallei, widespread in Southeast Asia and the northern part of Australia, resulting in a high mortality rate in severe infection.
However, it has rarely been reported in patients with chemotherapy-induced neutropenia.
The authors described a case of melioidosis in a neutropenic patient presenting with septic shock after receiving chemotherapy.
Blood and urine cultures were positive for Burkholderia pseudomallei, and CT scan showed multiple pulmonary nodules and hepatosplenic abscesses.
The patient was successfully treated with antibiotics for the infection and with combined modalities for a malignancy.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Sukauichai, Sitthi& Pattarowas, Chantana. 2020. Melioidosis with Septic Shock and Disseminated Infection in a Neutropenic Patient Receiving Chemotherapy. Case Reports in Infectious Diseases،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1148322
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Sukauichai, Sitthi& Pattarowas, Chantana. Melioidosis with Septic Shock and Disseminated Infection in a Neutropenic Patient Receiving Chemotherapy. Case Reports in Infectious Diseases No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1148322
American Medical Association (AMA)
Sukauichai, Sitthi& Pattarowas, Chantana. Melioidosis with Septic Shock and Disseminated Infection in a Neutropenic Patient Receiving Chemotherapy. Case Reports in Infectious Diseases. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1148322
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1148322