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Melioidosis-related Mycotic Aneurysm: Three Cases

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Journal IDCases
Specialty Infectious Diseases
Date 2021 Oct 14
PMID 34646734
Citations 2
Authors
Tan Kok Tong
Giri Shan
Feona Joseph Sibangun
Benjamin Leong Dak Keung
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Abstract

Background: Melioidosis-related mycotic aneurysm (MA) is rare but a potentially life-threatening disease with high morbidity and mortality rate.

Case Presentation: We report a case series of mycotic aneurysm caused by and the subsequent outcomes. Here, we illustrate their clinical characteristics, laboratory results, radiological findings, mode of therapies and clinical outcomes.

Conclusion: Melioidosis-associated MA may manifest in an atypical presentation. Its outcome is often lethal if antimicrobial therapy and surgical intervention are not offered promptly.

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