Splenic abscess and association with melioidosis in an endemic region: A retrospective review of 39 cases in Kapit, Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo

Background: Splenic abscess is an uncommon condition with an estimated incidence rate of 0.05 –0.7% in autopsy studies. Causative microorganisms can be very diverse. However, in areas where melioidosis is endemic, Burkholderia pseudomallei is the most frequent cause of splenic abscess.

Source: International Journal of Infectious Diseases - September 17, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: C.Y. Chang, L. Chai, S.C. Huong Tags: 0629 Source Type: research