Ulcerating Abscess in a Case of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (Sle) due to Burkholderia pseudomallei - a Case Report

Sukanya Sudhaharan, Padmasri C

Abstract

Melioidosis, caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei causes a wide range of clinical manifestations from localized cutaneous infection to overwhelming sepsis and death. It causes severe infections in patients with SLE due to immunosuppressive therapy. We report a case of thigh abscess due to B.pseudomallei in a SLE patient on immunosuppressive therapy

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