A Peculiar Case of Disseminated Melioidosis with Atypical Features Likely Linked to Bong/Water Pipe Use
Melioidosis, caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei, is a challenging infectious disease with global implications, primarily affecting Southeast Asia. We present the case of a 24-year-old male with a curious history of tobacco use, presenting with fevers, weight loss, and genitourinary symptoms. Diagno...
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Main Authors: | Kisen Jang, Anmol Sharma |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2024-12-01
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Series: | Journal of Global Infectious Diseases |
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Online Access: | https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/jgid.jgid_5_24 |
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