Microbiology💬 General
Clinical Challenge: Can You Solve This Tropical Infection?
pranitha
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👁 56 views💬 2 answers🕐 Jun 8, 2026
A 54-year-old man with diabetes presents with fever, weight loss, and multiple liver abscesses after returning from Southeast Asia. Culture reveals an oxidase-positive Gram-negative bacillus with wrinkled colonies on Ashdown medium. Questions: Identify the organism. Why is it known as the "Great Mimicker"? Describe the induction and eradication phases of treatment. What biosafety precautions should microbiology laboratories follow while handling this organism? Share your diagnosis and reasoning below!
Burkholderia pseudomallei Great mimicker coz it shows array of manifestations Intensive phase of treatment for 2weeks with ceftazidime or carbapenems Maintainance phase for 12 weeks with cotrimoxazole After exposure accidentally in the lab combined treatment with cotrimoxazole and doxycycline is given Bio safety level 3 is preferred while working
Burkholderia pseudomallei
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