Publications by authors named "Hari Prasad Sirigiri"
J Med Case Rep
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- Melioidosis, caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei, can evade detection and often gets misdiagnosed as other infections, resulting in incorrect treatment.
- A case study highlights a middle-aged diabetic man who was mistakenly diagnosed with tuberculosis instead of melioidosis after multiple symptoms including high fever and joint swelling.
- Effective treatment required a specific antibiotic regimen (meropenem and cotrimoxazole) over several weeks, demonstrating the importance of accurate identification to ensure the right medication is administered.
