A Five-year Review of Bacteremic Melioidosis in a Teaching Hospital in North-Eastern State of Malaysia (original) (raw)
2008, International Journal of Infectious Diseases
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Melioidosis, caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei, is a significant cause of community-acquired sepsis in North-Eastern Malaysia. This study reviews the demographic profiles, clinical characteristics, and outcomes of patients with bacteremic melioidosis treated at Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia from 2001 to 2005. Out of 69934 blood cultures, 63 were positive for B. pseudomallei among 35 patients, with a mortality rate of 65.4%. The findings emphasize the need for increased awareness among healthcare providers and highlight the necessity for rapid diagnostic methods to improve patient outcomes.
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