Melioidotic prostatic abscess in Pahang
Melioidosis is caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei, a Gram-negative bacillus. Melioidosis can affect many organs, including the prostate. However, prostatic abscess due to melioidosis is uncommon. We describe five cases of melioidosis with prostatic abscess. Four of five patients had diabetes mellit...
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Language: | English |
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Singapore Medical Association
2009
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Online Access: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/1387/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/1387/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/1387/1/Singapore_medical_journal_2009_Ng.pdf |