Melioidosis Presenting as Chronic Pneumonia With Soft Tissue Abscess in a Diabetic Patient Initially Treated for Tuberculosis: A Case Report From Vietnam

Melioidosis Presenting as Chronic Pneumonia With Soft Tissue Abscess in a Diabetic Patient Initially Treated for Tuberculosis: A Case Report From Vietnam

ABSTRACT A 46‐year‐old diabetic Vietnamese engineer presented with a 2‐month fever and left foot swelling. Chest imaging showed bilateral nodules with right apical cavitation, prompting empirical anti‐tuberculosis therapy. Despite positive Xpert MTB/RIF and 1 month of treatment, his condition worsen...

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Main Authors: Huy Quang Nguyen, Tra Thu Doan, Thanh Van Do, Cuong Duy Do, Vuong Minh Nong, Co Xuan Dao, Giap Van Vu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2025-06-01
Series:Respirology Case Reports
Subjects:
diabetes mellitus
melioidosis
pneumonia
tuberculosis
Vietnam
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/rcr2.70257
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