Epidemiology and clinical spectrum of melioidosis: Analysis of cases from a tertiary care centre in southern Tamil Nadu.
Natl Med J India
; 37(1): 22-25, 2024.
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ABSTRACT
Background We studied the clinical features and treatment outcome of patients with melioidosis in our hospital. Methods We did this retrospective observational chart review over a period of 7 years between December 2014 and February 2022. Results There were 59 cases and 23 deaths attributable to melioidosis over the study period. The age range was 5 to 74 years and 48 (81.3%) were men. The comorbid conditions included diabetes mellitus (68%), alcoholism (11.8%), pulmonary tuberculosis (6.7%) and chronic kidney disease (5%). Over three-fourths of patients (78%) presented during the rainy season (June to December) and were acute presentations (44 [75%]). The most common sites were liver and spleen, followed by the musculoskeletal system, skin, soft tissues, lungs and brain. Of the 21 (36%) patients with septic shock, 16 (76%) died. On the contrary, of 38 (64%) patients without septic shock, only 11% died. Of the 27 (47%) admitted to ICU, 11 (41%) died. In ICU, 18 (67%) were ventilated. Of the 23 (39%) deaths overall, median time from admission to death was 4 days. There were no relapses in the 42% patients followed up for 2-6 months. Conclusions The epidemiology of melioidosis is similar to other endemic areas with preponderance of men. There was a temporal association with the monsoon season and a higher number of acute cases. The differences included a higher proportion of deep visceral abscesses and musculo-skeletal involvement compared to lung involvement.
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Centros de Atenção Terciária
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Melioidose
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Ano de publicação:
2024
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