Publications by authors named "Subbalaxmi Venkata Surya Malladi"
Res Cardiovasc Med
May 2015
Article Synopsis
- Melioidosis is a serious infectious disease caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei, linked to fatal complications like aneurysms, particularly in the aorta.
- This study presents two unusual cases of melioidosis-related aneurysms in the thoracic aorta, where one patient survived after surgery, while the other succumbed quickly before treatment could begin.
- Emphasizing the need for quick diagnosis and treatment in endemic areas, the authors advocate for rapid microbiological techniques to improve patient outcomes in dealing with these infections.
