CTICasesMelioidosis (Pleural-Predominant)
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Imaging findings
A physician returning from Thailand presented with posterior consolidation and a left pleural effusion on radiograph, with subsequent CT confirming a left pleural effusion and basal atelectasis but otherwise clear lungs.
Key takeaways
Melioidosis, caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei, is common in Southeast Asia and can be acquired through skin or inhalation. It can present with pleuropulmonary involvement and requires prolonged antibiotic treatment.
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