Liver Abscess Caused by Tuberculosis and Melioidosis

Abstract

We report an unusual co-existence of Burkholderia pseudomallei and acid fast bacilli in a young Malay gentleman with liver abscess. He was treated with antibiotics and surgical drainage. This phenomenon has not been reported in previous literature and the dilemma of its management is discussed.

Keywords

• liver abscess
• liver tuberculosis
• melioidosis