Mycoticaneurysm secondary to melioidosis in China: a series of eight case and a review of literature. Burkholderia pseudomallei

We report eight blood culture positive B.pseudomallei cases with mycotic aneurysm and summarize their epidemiological and clinical manifestations as well as their treatment and outcomes. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first comprehensive evaluation of B.pseudomallei caused artery pseudoaneurysm in mainland China.