Open AccessEvidence of expanding geographic distribution of melioidosis in Bangladesh: reports of three cases
Author(s) -
Shudhanshu Kumar Saha,
Tabassum Samad,
Wasim Md Mohosin Ul Haque
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
birdem medical journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2305-3720
pISSN - 2305-3712
DOI - 10.3329/birdem.v11i3.55228
Subject(s) - melioidosis , burkholderia pseudomallei , medicine , diabetes mellitus , anorexia , kidney disease , infectious disease (medical specialty) , disease , intensive care medicine , environmental health , pathology , biology , endocrinology , genetics , bacteria
Melioidosis is an emerging infectious disease in Bangladesh. Reported cases are mostly diagnosed among inhabitants of central and north-east zone of the country. We report three cases of melioidosis occurring among patients with diabetes mellitus and chronic kidney disease from not well-known endemic areas within the country. Patients presented with fever, anorexia and weight loss. Laboratory reports confirmed growth of Burkholderia pseudomallei from blood and urine. These cases are reported to increase awareness among physicians regarding melioidosis occurring beyond the so-called hot spots in Bangladesh.BIRDEM Med J 2021; 11(3): 239-242