https://doi.org/10.4081/cdr.13.12655
Double trouble - Burkholderia cepacia infection in a patient with a malignant cavitary lesion
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Published: 16 January 2025
Burkholderia cepacia is typically a pathogenic microorganism that tends to infect immunocompromised or hospitalized patients. It is also linked with infections in patients with cystic fibrosis and underlying structural lung diseases. Here, we report a rare case of Burkholderia cepacia infection in a Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) patient with a malignant cavitary lesion. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case report of such a presentation.
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