Successful Treatment of Chromobacterium violaceum Sepsis in a South Indian Adult.
We report a case of C. violaceum septicemia in an immunocompetent adult from south India, who was successfully treated with combination antibiotic therapy. Physicians in tropical and subtropical regions must be aware of C. violaceum infection as it can mimic melioidosis.
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Source: The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene - Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Madi DR, Vidyalakshmi K, Ramapuram J, Shetty AK Tags: Am J Trop Med Hyg Source Type: research