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Community-acquired Burkholderia cepacia: A Case of Encysted Pleural Effusion in an Immunocompetent Patient

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Burkholderia cepacia commonly causes lung infection in patients with cystic fibrosis and chronic granulomatous disease, rarely found in immunocompetent patients. Here, we describe a case report of community-acquired B. cepacia in an immunocompetent patient. A 63-year-old male presented with complaints of dry cough, fever, and shortness of breath. Imaging revealed right encysted pleural effusion. 10 ml thick purulent fluid was aspirated, and B. cepacia was isolated in pyogenic cultures. The patient was treated with sulfamethoxazole–trimethoprim. Gradually, the patient improved clinically, and imaging showed complete resolution after 8 weeks of antimicrobial therapy.

Source: Journal of Clinical Infectious Disease Society

DOI: 10.4103/cids.cids_28_24

Authors: Chhavi Gupta, Shiwangi Sharma, Shukla Das

Institutions: Yashoda Hospital, University College of Medical Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Burkholderia infections and melioidosis

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4405930651

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