ICD-10 Code A24.1 | Acute and fulminating melioidosis Symptoms, Diagnosis, Billing

Common symptoms include high fever, chills, cough, chest pain, and respiratory distress. Patients may also experience fatigue and malaise, which can rapidly progress to severe illness.

Diagnosis is typically made through clinical evaluation, laboratory tests, and imaging studies. Blood cultures and other specimens may be tested for Burkholderia pseudomallei.

Treatment involves intravenous antibiotics such as meropenem or ceftazidime, followed by oral antibiotics for several months. Supportive care is also critical for managing symptoms.

Acute melioidosis is not transmitted from person to person. It is primarily acquired through direct contact with contaminated soil or water.