Affiliations 

  • 1 Department of Internal Medicine, Queen Elizabeth Hospital II (QEH II) (Ministry of Health, Malaysia), Sabah, Malaysia
  • 2 Vascular Unit, Department of Surgery, QEH II (Ministry of Health, Malaysia), Malaysia
IDCases, 2021;26:e01295.
PMID: 34646734 DOI: 10.1016/j.idcr.2021.e01295

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 Burkholderia pseudomallei 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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