Cystic Fibrosis and Burkholderia pseudomallei Infection: An Emerging Problem?
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We recently managed 4 patients with cystic fibrosis who had acquired Burkholderia pseudomallei infection after exposure in a region of endemicity. Person-to-person transmission between 2 siblings may have occurred; otherwise, the evidence suggests that cystic fibrosis may increase the likelihood of infection with this organism, and patients should be warned of this possibility and cautioned to avoid high-risk activities.
Medical subject headings
- Burkholderia pseudomallei
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Endemic Diseases
- Melioidosis