Cutaneous Melioidosis and Necrotizing Fasciitis Caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei

In areas where melioidosis is endemic, stress on the healthcare system is substantial. Because clinical manifestations are protean, the illness is difficult to diagnose, and cutaneous Burkholderia pseudomallei infections can progress to necrotizing fasciitis. While it is an uncommon complication of...

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Main Authors: Yi-Shi Wang, Chin-Ho Wong, Asok Kurup
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2003-11-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
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Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/9/11/03-0370_article