Melioidotic prostatic abscess in Pahang

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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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Main Authors:	Ng, Teck Han, How, Soon Hin, Abdul Rashid, Mohd Amran, Md Ralib @ Md Raghib, Ahmad Razali, Kuan, Yeh Chunn
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Singapore Medical Association 2009
Subjects:	R Medicine (General) RC Internal medicine
Online Access:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/1387/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/1387/1/Singapore_medical_journal_2009_Ng.pdf

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