Melioidosis

Melioidosis - How to prevent?

Melioidosis - Diagnosis

When one comes in with signs and symptoms of infection, blood or body fluid (sputum, pleural fluid, urine, pus from abscess cavity, cerebrospinal fluid) is collected and sent for cultures. The diagnosis of melioidosis is made when Burkholderia pseudomallei is isolated from these specimens.

Melioidosis - Preparing for surgery

Melioidosis - Post-surgery care

Melioidosis - Other Information

Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid,

Ceftazidime,

Doxycycline,

Meropenem

Article contributed by Infectious Diseases, Singapore General Hospital

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