The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene
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Am. J. Trop. Med. Hyg. · Nov 2015
Case ReportsSuccessful Treatment of Chromobacterium violaceum Sepsis in a South Indian Adult.
Infection due to Chromobacterium violaceum is rare. Diagnosis may be delayed since Chromobacterium sepsis may mimic melioidosis, especially in melioidosis-endemic areas. ⋯ We report a case of C. violaceum septicemia in an immunocompetent adult from south India, who was successfully treated with combination antibiotic therapy. Physicians in tropical and subtropical regions must be aware of C. violaceum infection as it can mimic melioidosis.