Melioidosis

Orpha code: 31202OMIM code: 615557

Definition

A rare infectious disease caused by the Gram-negative bacillus <i>Burkholderia</i> (<i>pseudomonas</i>) <i>pseudomallei</i>, also called Whitmore bacillus. The infection can be acute, subacute, or chronic and affects the skin, the lungs, or the whole body.

Disease data
Classification

Disease

ORPHA code
31202
OMIM code
615557
ICD10 code
A24.4
ICD11 code
1C42

No additional description.

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