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Disseminated septicaemic melioidosis: an unusual presentation of masticator space infection

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  08 March 2006

Somchai Srirompotong  and
Wisoot Reechaipichitkul
Somchai Srirompotong
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, Srinagarind Hospital, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand.
Wisoot Reechaipichitkul
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, Srinagarind Hospital, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand.
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Abstract

Melioidosis is an infectious disease caused by a saprophytic bacterium, Burkholderia pseudomallei. It is endemic to Southeast Asia and Northern Australia. The spectrum of melioidosis in humans varies from sub-clinical to overwhelming protean manifestations resembling other acute and chronic bacterial infections. Disseminated septicaemia melioidosis presenting as a masticator space infection is reported here. This is germane to those treating diabetic patients with deep neck infections living in, or having visited, areas endemic for B. pseudomallei.

Keywords

MelioidosisNeckDiabetes Mellitus
Type
Research Article
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 117 , Issue 5 , May 2003 , pp. 417 - 418
Copyright
© Royal Society of Medicine Press Limited 2003

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