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Melioidosis imported to Northern Germany: a case report series.

Dorothea Ekoka Mbassi, Aiman Gamal Abdelrahim, Ilka Grewe, Pia M Michelitsch, Annette Hennigs, Flaminia Olearo, Marylyn M Addo, Michael Ramharter, Sabine Jordan, Stefan Schmiedel

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10 authors.

Dorothea Ekoka Mbassi *Department of Medicine, Gastroenterology, Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany. d.ekokambassi@uke.de.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8980-3149
Aiman Gamal Abdelrahim *Department of Medicine, Gastroenterology, Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8944-8498
Ilka GreweDepartment of Medicine, Gastroenterology, Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9714-0725
Pia M MichelitschCentre for Tropical Medicine, Bernhard Nocht Institute for Tropical Medicine and University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0007-6129-0725
Annette HennigsDepartment of Medicine, Gastroenterology, Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0004-0760-1068
Flaminia OlearoCenter for Diagnostics, Institute of Medical Microbiology, Virology and Hygiene, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5118-9523
Marylyn M AddoDepartment of Medicine, Gastroenterology, Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2836-9224
Michael RamharterDepartment of Medicine, Gastroenterology, Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9259-1885
Sabine JordanDepartment of Medicine, Gastroenterology, Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0006-2984-9704
Stefan SchmiedelDepartment of Medicine, Gastroenterology, Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6910-8461

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Abstract

purposeMelioidosis is a serious infection caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei, a bacterium found in soil, water, and plants in tropical and subtropical regions. The infection can present with a range of clinical symptoms and may be fatal without appropriate treatment. CASE PRESENTATION: We present four confirmed cases of melioidosis in patients with a history as tourists travelling to endemic areas. These cases illustrate the diverse clinical manifestations of the infection, ranging from respiratory tract involvement to multiple organ abscesses, as well as the therapeutic approaches employed.

conclusionMelioidosis is a severe infection with variable clinical presentations, including fever, night sweats, weight loss, dyspnoea, and abscess formation at different sites. The broad spectrum of symptoms complicates diagnosis. Therefore, melioidosis should be considered in returning travellers from endemic regions presenting with compatible clinical features. Prolonged antibiotic treatment is essential for effective infection control.

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Burkholderia pseudomalleiCommunicable Diseases, ImportedMelioidosisAdultAgedAnti-Bacterial AgentsFemaleGermanyHumansMaleMiddle AgedTravelAnti-Bacterial AgentsBurkholderia pseudomalleiCase seriesImported infectious diseasesMelioidosis

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