Severe community-acquired pneumonia and sepsis caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei associated with flooding in Puerto Rico
Bol. Asoc. Méd. P. R
; 95(6): 17-20, Nov.-Dec. 2003.
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ABSTRACT
Burkholderia pseudomallei (melioidosis) is usually found in endemic areas of Southeast Asia and Northern Australia. However, a few cases of confirmed melioidosis indigenous to Puerto Rico and the Americas have been reported previously. We describe the occurrence of a B. pseudomallei infection in a female with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus exposed to flood waters in Puerto Rico. We conclude that B. pseudomallei should be considered a potential pathogen in high-risk patients with severe community-acquired pneumonia and sepsis in Puerto Rico especially in individuals exposed to flood waters during rainy seasons. A more thorough epidemiologic and microbiologic surveillance with environmental sampling may be warranted in the island
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Index:
LILACS
Main subject:
Burkholderia pseudomallei
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Community-Acquired Infections
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Sepsis
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Pneumonia, Bacterial
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Melioidosis
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Caribe
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Puerto rico
Language:
En
Journal:
Bol. Asoc. Méd. P. R
Journal subject:
MEDICINA
Year:
2003
Type:
Article