Melioidosis: A 5-year Review from a Single Institution in Pondicherry

CONCLUSION: Three centres from Pondicherry have reported melioidosis; this study had the most significant reported number of cases from a single institution in Pondicherry. The mapping of our patients resulted in probable evidence of melioidosis in six other districts of Tamil Nadu. Since the Indian population is at high risk because of diabetes, and melioidosis can mimic tuberculosis, increased awareness among physicians is a must to diagnose and treat this disease with high mortality.PMID:34585891
Source: Journal of the Association of Physicians of India - Category: General Medicine Authors: Source Type: research