| Systemic melioidosis presenting as suppurative parotitis. | |
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PMID: 21048270 Owner: NLM Status: In-Process |
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A 3 year old child was brought with fever, left parotid swelling and altered sensorium. Cultures from blood, pus and throat swab grew Burkholderia pseudomallei. A diagnosis of septicemic melioidosis with encephalopathy was made. She recovered following treatment with parenteral ceftazidime for 14 days, and 6 months of oral co trimoxazole and amoxycillin clavulanate. She is doing well on follow-up. |
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So Shivbalan; Nisha Reddy; Vaidehi Tiru; Kuruvilla Thomas |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Indian pediatrics Volume: 47 ISSN: 0974-7559 ISO Abbreviation: Indian Pediatr Publication Date: 2010 Sep |
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Created Date: 2010-11-04 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 2985062R Medline TA: Indian Pediatr Country: India |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 799-801 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Pediatrics, Sundaram Medical Foundation, Dr Rangarajan Memorial Hospital, Shanthi Colony, IV Avenue, Annanagar, Chennai 600 040, India. sivabalan.somu@gmail.com |
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