Ruptured splenic abscess and splenic vein thrombosis secondary to melioidosis: A case report
Rationale: Burkholderia pseudomallei is a Gram-negative bacterium and the causative pathogen of melioidosis, which manifests with a broad spectrum of clinical syndromes. Melioidosis is associated with high mortality and is endemic across tropical areas, especially in Southeast Asia and northern Aust...
Main Author: | Chang Chee Yik |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2020-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Acute Disease |
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Online Access: | http://www.jadweb.org/article.asp?issn=2221-6189;year=2020;volume=9;issue=2;spage=89;epage=92;aulast=Yik |
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