Melioidosis

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Melioidosis

Melioidosis, also called Whitmore’s disease is an infectious disease caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei and it is transmitted by both animals and contaminated soil or water.

Disease information
Insurance payment: 1900
Department: Infectious Diseases

Symptoms[edit | edit source]

Main article: Symptom
Symptom Probability Seriousness
B. Pseudomallei Detected 100 Serious
Chest Pain 80 Medium
High Fever 80 Serious
Fever 70 Medium
Swelling 70 Low
Headache 70 Low
Abdominal Pain 70 Medium
Weight Loss 70 Low
Leukopenia 70 Medium
Bacteremia 20 Serious

Complications[edit | edit source]

Symptom Probability
Septic Shock If Marburg isn't treated within 12-24 hours this could happen.
Exhaustion If High Fever isn't treated within 2-8 hours this could happen.
Septic Shock If Bacteremia isn't treated within 6-24 hours this could happen.

Examinations[edit | edit source]

Main article: Examination
  • Microbial Cultivation
  • Interview
  • Thorax Percussion
  • Temperature
  • Physical Examination
  • Abdominal Palpation
  • ICU Blood Analysis/Blood Test
  • CBC Testing

Treatments[edit | edit source]

Main article: Treatment