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Ruptured Amoebic Liver Abscess With Empyema, Venous Thromboembolism and Bronchopleural Fistula: A Case Report

Clinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 2, February 2026.
ABSTRACT Amoebiasis, a gastrointestinal infection caused by Entamoeba histolytica, is the third leading cause of mortality worldwide among parasitic infections with over 100,000 deaths annually. Apart from dysentery, it can manifest as extraintestinal disease, most commonly liver abscess, and rarely pulmonary, cardiac, and brain involvement.
Nur H. Ahnal, Siti N. Mohd Nawi, Wan S. Wan Ghazali, Alwi Muhd Besari, Hafsah Sazali, Fathin Hadi   +5 more
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Human immune responses to Burkholderia pseudomallei characterized by protein microarray analysis.

, 2011
BACKGROUND: We aimed to determine the antibody and T cell responses to Burkholderia pseudomallei of humans to select candidate vaccine antigens. METHODS: For antibody profiling, a protein microarray of 154 B.
Richard W. Titball, Direk Limmathurotsakul, Suwannasaen, D, Ganjana Lertmemongkolchai, Duangchan Suwannasaen, Huw Davies, Jirawan Mahawantung, Chaowagul, W, Davies, H, Titball, RW, Wipada Chaowagul, Mahawantung, J, Gregory J. Bancroft, Limmathurotsakul, Direk, Limmathurotsakul, D, Mahawantung, Jirawan, Philip L. Felgner, Suwannasaen, Duangchan, Titball, Richard W, Chaowagul, Wipada, Felgner, Philip L, Lertmemongkolchai, Ganjana, Felgner, PL, Bancroft, GJ, Davies, Huw, Lertmemongkolchai, G, Bancroft, Gregory J   +26 more
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Seroprevalence of melioidosis and its association with blood profiles and pathogens in sheltered dogs in southern Thailand [PDF]

Veterinary World
Background and Aim: Melioidosis is a notable zoonotic disease in Thailand that can affect both humans and animals. Although dogs are one of the most popular pets worldwide, there is a remarkable lack of information on the prevalence and knowledge of ...
Punpichaya Fungwithaya, Worakan Boonhoh, Narin Sontigun, Orachun Hayakijkosol, Wiyada Kwanhian Klangbud, Tuempong Wongtawan   +5 more
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Misdiagnosing Melioidosis

Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2007
Melioidosis is endemic in southern and Southeast Asia and northern Australia. Although relatively few indigenous cases are recognized in the Indian subcontinent, a substantial proportion of cases imported into the United Kingdom originate there, probably reflecting patterns of immigration and travel, and underdiagnosis within the Indian subcontinent.
Brent, A, Matthews, P, Dance, D, Pitt, T, Handy, R   +4 more
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Modelling population dynamics and seasonal movement to assess and predict the burden of melioidosis.

PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2019
BackgroundMelioidosis is an infectious disease that is transmitted mainly through contact with contaminated soil or water, and exhibits marked seasonality in most settings, including Southeast Asia.
Wiriya Mahikul, Lisa J White, Kittiyod Poovorawan, Ngamphol Soonthornworasiri, Pataporn Sukontamarn, Phetsavanh Chanthavilay, Graham F Medley, Wirichada Pan-Ngum   +7 more
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A Case of Central Nervous System Melioidosis

Sri Lanka Journal of Medicine, 2022
Melioidosis is a disease of humans and animals which is caused by motile Gram-negative bacilli, Burkholderia pseudomallei. Clinical presentation of melioidosis can vary according to the site of the infection and it can mimic various other diseases ...
S. R. Paththamperuma, A. H. Samarasena, M. Kothalawala   +2 more
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Melioidosis

Current Opinion in Infectious Diseases, 2006
Melioidosis is increasingly recognized around the world. Despite several decades of clinical research, the mortality rate for melioidosis remains high. This review focuses on studies that relate to patient management, including risk factors, diagnosis, treatment and prediction of the outcome.
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Melioidosis in the Philippines [PDF]

Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease, 2018
The first documented case of melioidosis in the Philippines occurred in 1948. Since then, there have been sporadic reports in the literature about travelers diagnosed with melioidosis after returning from the Philippines. Indigenous cases, however, have been documented rarely, and under-reporting is highly likely.
San Martin, P, Chua, J, Bautista, R, Nailes, J, Panaligan, M, Dance, D   +5 more
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Melioidosis Presenting as Chronic Pneumonia With Soft Tissue Abscess in a Diabetic Patient Initially Treated for Tuberculosis: A Case Report From Vietnam

Respirology Case Reports, Volume 13, Issue 6, June 2025.
A 46‐year‐old diabetic Vietnamese engineer with soil exposure presented with chronic pneumonia and soft tissue abscess, initially misdiagnosed and treated for tuberculosis. Bronchoscopy culture revealed Burkholderia pseudomallei confirming melioidosis, and the patient achieved complete recovery with appropriate antibiotic therapy, highlighting the ...
Huy Quang Nguyen, Tra Thu Doan, Thanh Van Do, Cuong Duy Do, Vuong Minh Nong, Co Xuan Dao, Giap Van Vu   +6 more
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Melioidosis

Current Opinion in Infectious Diseases, 2002
Melioidosis is an important public health problem in some regions, and a potential bioweapon. Recent reports confirm that it is endemic in China, Taiwan and Laos, but the true incidence in most countries is unknown, and the ecology poorly understood. Potable water was the source of two recent outbreaks.
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