Melioidosis

Main article, Infectious Diseases.

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

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

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

Main article: Examination

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

Treatments

Main article: Treatment

• Doxycycline
• Antipyretics
• Analgesics
• Ice Wrap
• Diet Modification
• IV Antibiotics