An unusual site for melioidosis: parotid gland

Dr. Srikanth Prasad; Dr Rathna Mitreyee; Dr. Karthik Rao N; Dr. Jayaprakash Belle

Volume : IV, Issue : XI, November - 2015

An unusual site for melioidosis: parotid gland

Dr. Srikanth Prasad, Dr Rathna Mitreyee, Dr. Karthik Rao N, Dr. Jayaprakash Belle

Abstract :

Melioidosis is caused by the gram negative bacillus Burkholderia pseudomallei. It is characterised by formation of abscesses in various organs. Parotid abscess is a very rare manifestation of melioidosis in adults. We present the case of a 56 year old lady, diabetic for 14 years who presented with right parotid abscess. Pus from the abscess grew Burkholderia pseudomallei. She was treated with ceftazidime and co–trimoxazole for 2 weeks and then maintained on co–trimoxazole. She made a good recovery and is doing well.