Mycotic aneurysm caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei with negative blood cultures |
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| Authors: | Tanyaowalak Wiriya Sunthornyothin Sarat Luengtaviboon Kittichai Suankratay Chusana Kulwichit Wanla |
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| Affiliation: | Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand. |
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| Abstract: | We describe a case of bacterial aortitis caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei. This patient presented with prolonged fever and hoarseness of voice. Aneurysm removal with Dacron graft replacement was performed, followed by a prolonged course of antibiotics. The patient has progressed satisfactorily without recurrence of symptoms. Previous case reports are summarized. |
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