First description of an autopsied case of Melioidosis in Ceara State

被引:4
作者
Braga, MDM [1 ]
de Almeida, PRC [1 ]
机构
[1] UFC, FM, DPML, BR-60430160 Fortaleza, Ceara, Brazil
关键词
melioidosis; fulminant sepsis; broncopneumonia; Ceara; Brazil;
D O I
10.1590/S0037-86822005000100012
中图分类号
R38 [医学寄生虫学]; Q [生物科学];
学科分类号
07 ; 0710 ; 09 ; 100103 ;
摘要
An autopsied case is reported concerning fulminant sepsis with predominantly pulmonary lesions, caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei, etiologic agent of melioidosis, originating from interior of Ceara State, Northeastern Brazil where there had been no previous cases reported. Autopsy findings and differential diagnosis are discussed.
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