Melioidosis is called the 'great mimicker'. Why?...

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Melioidosis is called the 'great mimicker'. Why?

Accepted Answer

Can present as pneumonia, septicaemia, abscess in virtually any organ (liver, spleen, prostate, parotid, bone, CNS), or chronic infection mimicking TB

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Only presents as pneumonia

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Only affects immunocompetent

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Always self-limiting

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Only person-to-person contact

uk-dtmh MCQ (SBA): Melioidosis Great Mimicker

Melioidosis is called the 'great mimicker'. Why?