Burkholderia gladioli associated abscess in a type 1 diabetic patient.

Authors

• Mohiuddin Waseem
• Suphia Al-Sherbeeni
• Mussa H. Al-Malki
• Mubarak S. Al-Ghamdi

Abstract

ABSTRACT Burkholderia gladioli, a bacterial pathogen, causes a variety of infectious ailments in immunocompromised individuals. We present a case report of foreign body associated Burkholderia gladioli related abscess in an immunocompetent type 1 diabetic patient. Relevant medical literature is reviewed to understand this unusual mode of presentation of this bacterium in our patient.

Article Type

Case Report

First Page

1048

Last Page

1050

Recommended Citation

Waseem, Mohiuddin; Al-Sherbeeni, Suphia; Al-Malki, Mussa H.; and Al-Ghamdi, Mubarak S. (2008) "Burkholderia gladioli associated abscess in a type 1 diabetic patient.," Saudi Medical Journal: Vol. 29: Iss. 7, Article 24.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/1658-3175.4405