Cutaneous melioidosis: a review of the literature

Abstract

Background: Melioidosis is mainly observed in South-East Asia, where Burkholderia pseudomallei is endemic. Cutaneous melioidosis (CM) has rarely been described and in contrast to systemic forms, there are no therapeutic recommendations to guide management. Methods: We reviewed the literature published before January 2018, evaluating: dermatological presentation, natural history, diagnostic methods, and treatment options. We also distinguish between primary and secondary CM in which the infection first started in the skin or came from an extracutaneous localization, respectively, and chronic CM when duration exceeded 2 months. The recommended treatment for systemic forms included ceftazidime ..