Dak Lak recorded a case of “flesh-eating bacteria”

On the morning of June 8, Doctor Nay Phi La, Director of the Health Department of Dak Lak province, said that the locality had just recorded a case of Whitmore disease (also known as flesh-eating bacterial disease).

According to a quick report of the Center for Disease Control (CDC) in Dak Lak, the case of Whitmore’s disease is a child NTV (SN 2013, residing in Ia Lop commune, Ea Sup district, Dak Lak province).

Dak Lak has recorded a case of “flesh-eating bacteria”. Illustration.

The patient’s mother said that the baby was ill about half a month ago. The baby has symptoms of high fever, swelling and pain in the parotid region.

The patient was taken to a private clinic, took the medicine for 3 days but did not reduce it. On June 4, the baby was taken to the Central Highlands Regional General Hospital and hospitalized.

At the time of admission, the patient had a fever of 39 degrees Celsius, the parotid glands on both sides were swollen, the corner of the jaw had softened pus, a lot of pain, limited opening of the mouth…

On 7/6, the patient had a high fever continuously, the parotid abscess on both sides was cut, oozing blood, and liquid bridges 5 times/day.

The test result was positive for the bacterium Burkholderia Pseudomallei. Diagnosis: Postoperative bilateral parotid abscess/bacteremia caused by Burkholderia Pseudomallei/ TD meningitis.

After recording a case of Whitmore’s disease, CDC Dak Lak coordinated with relevant units to conduct epidemiological investigations. CDC Dak Lak is continuing to monitor the epidemic situation in the area and report according to regulations.

Whitmore’s disease, commonly known as “flesh-eating bacteria” disease, is caused by the bacterium Burkholderia Pseudomallei. This is an infectious disease that is difficult to detect because it is easily confused with other diseases and is not treated promptly. Even with the right diagnosis, treatment is extremely difficult and carries a high risk of death.