Jang Kisen, Sharma Anmol
Medical Division, Base Hospital Delhi Cantt, New Delhi, India.
J Glob Infect Dis. 2024 Aug 7;16(4):183-185. doi: 10.4103/jgid.jgid_5_24. eCollection 2024 Oct-Dec.
Melioidosis, caused by , is a challenging infectious disease with global implications, primarily affecting Southeast Asia. We present the case of a 24-year-old male with a curious history of tobacco use, presenting with fevers, weight loss, and genitourinary symptoms. Diagnostic challenges arose as symptoms mimicked other diseases. Disseminated melioidosis was confirmed via Gram staining and positron emission tomography scan findings, emphasizing the disease's diverse clinical manifestations. Treatment with ceftazidime and cotrimoxazole led to prompt recovery. Notably, the patient's tobacco use linked to contaminated water highlights a unique transmission route. This case underscores the need for heightened awareness and preventive measures in endemic regions.
类鼻疽病由（此处原文缺失病原体信息）引起，是一种具有全球影响的具有挑战性的传染病，主要影响东南亚地区。我们报告一例24岁男性病例，该患者有奇特的烟草使用史，出现发热、体重减轻和泌尿生殖系统症状。由于症状与其他疾病相似，诊断面临挑战。通过革兰氏染色和正电子发射断层扫描结果确诊为播散性类鼻疽病，这凸显了该疾病多样的临床表现。使用头孢他啶和复方新诺明治疗后患者迅速康复。值得注意的是，患者的烟草使用与受污染水有关，这突出了一种独特的传播途径。该病例强调了在流行地区提高认识和采取预防措施的必要性。
