Melioidosis in Malaysia: A Review of Case Reports.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Melioidosis is a tropical infectious disease associated with significant mortality due to early onset of sepsis.

Objective

We sought to review case reports of melioidosis from Malaysia.

Methods

We conducted a computerized search of literature resources including PubMed, OVID, Scopus, MEDLINE and the COCHRANE database to identify published case reports from 1975 to 2015. We abstracted information on clinical characteristics, exposure history, comorbid conditions, management and outcome.

Results

Overall, 67 cases were reported with 29 (43%) deaths; the median age was 44 years, and a male preponderance (84%) was noted. Forty-one cases (61%) were bacteremic, and fatal septic shock occurred in 13 (19%) within 24-48 hours of admission; nine of the 13 cases

SUBMITTER: Kingsley PV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5179056 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature