Burkholderia pseudomallei was Identified in a Melioidosis Aneurysm using Polymerase Chain Reaction Targeting 23S rRNA

We describe an attempt to identify Burkholderia pseudomallei immediately, which was confirmed by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and gene sequence analysis of 23S rRNA gene. PCR is not only an unambiguous identification of B. pseudomallei but also a rapid detection because B. pseudomallei may not be readily isolated. For patients of melioidosis abdominal aortic aneurysm with spleen abscess, prolonged antibiotic therapy, splenectomy and artificial vessel replacement provided an excellent result in our study.

Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery - April 23, 2020 Category: Surgery Authors: Li Shi, Jie Chen, Gao Yi Tags: Case Report Source Type: research