Liver abscess caused by tuberculosis and melioidosis.

Abstract

We report an unusual co-existence of Burkholderia pseudomallei and acid fast bacilli in a young Malay gentleman with liver abscess. He was treated with antibiotics and surgical drainage. This phenomenon has not been reported in previous literature and the dilemma of its management is discussed.

• Authors: Hafiz Yafee Amar Azali, Salleh Norly, Leh Meng Wong, Kia Sin Tan, Naim Muhammad Safian
• Journal: Asian journal of surgery (Asian J Surg) Vol. 30 Issue 2 Pg. 138-40 (Apr 2007) ISSN: 1015-9584 [Print] China
• PMID: 17475585 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Humans
• Liver Abscess (microbiology)
• Male
• Melioidosis (complications)
• Middle Aged
• Tuberculosis (complications)