Abstract
Melioidosis has similar clinical manifestations in children but comorbidities are less commonthan in adults. A significant risk factor for disease is near drowning, which may be associated with a very short incubation period and development of septicaemia. In Thailand, parotid disease is a common presentation, and often requires surgical drainage. Lymphadenitis and skin infection are also common presentations which may be unrecognised. An encephalomyelitis syndrome is a rare but distinct presentation described in Australia. Relapse appears to be less common than inadults.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Melioidosis |
Subtitle of host publication | A Century of Observation and Research |
Editors | Natkunan Ketheesan |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Chapter | Section IV.4 |
Pages | 141-146 |
Number of pages | 6 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780444534798 |
Publication status | Published - 2012 |