Mycotic aneurysm caused by burkholderia pseudomallei with negative blood cultures

Wiriya Tanyaowalak From the Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand

Sarat Sunthornyothin From the Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand

Kittichai Luengtaviboon Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand

Chusana Suankratay From the Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand

Wanla Kulwichit From the Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, ThailandCorrespondence[email protected]

Abstract

We describe a case of bacterial aortitis caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei. This patient presented with prolonged fever and hoarseness of voice. Aneurysm removal with Dacron graft replacement was performed, followed by a prolonged course of antibiotics. The patient has progressed satisfactorily without recurrence of symptoms. Previous case reports are summarized.

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