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As of September 3, the health condition of patient TTDM (14 years old, residing in Suoi Cat commune, Xuan Loc district, Dong Nai) infected with Whitmore bacteria has stabilized, and the patient is expected to be discharged from the hospital in 2 weeks.
This is the first case of Whitmore bacteria infection recorded in Dong Nai.
According to the Ministry of Health, Whitmore disease (also known as Melioidosis) is an infection in humans and animals caused by the bacteria Burkholderia Pseudomallei. B. pseudomallei bacteria exist naturally in soil, can contaminate water sources and are transmitted mainly through the skin when open wounds come into direct contact with contaminated soil, mud, or water. There is currently no evidence of human-to-human or animal-to-human transmission of the bacteria.
Previously, in early August 2024, the patient had swollen lymph nodes in the neck. After that, the family took him to the doctor, diagnosed with lymphadenitis and prescribed medication for home treatment.
By August 22, the patient did not improve and had a soft tissue abscess on the right side of the neck, so he was admitted to Dong Nai Children's Hospital for surgery to remove the lymph nodes. The hospital took a sample and sent it to the Tropical Diseases Hospital (Ho Chi Minh City) for testing. On August 29, the test results showed that the patient was positive for the bacteria Burkholderia pseudomallei, which causes Whitmore's disease.
The patient's family said that before being diagnosed with the disease, the patient only stayed at home and did not leave the area. Every day, the child went to school near home and did not come into contact with strangers.
According to Dr. Nguyen Trong Nghia, Deputy Director of Dong Nai Children's Hospital, the patient was infected in the community, possibly from the soil or water environment. After being treated with antibiotics, the patient's health is now basically stable. However, the patient must be closely monitored and treated according to the regimen, so it will take about 2 weeks for the patient to be discharged from the hospital. The hospital has arranged for the patient to be treated in a separate isolation area, limiting visits to avoid infection.
Mr. Bui Thai Chien, Director of Xuan Loc District Medical Center, said that after recording the case, the Medical Center coordinated with the health sector to spray disinfectants in and around the patient's house; at the same time, made a list of people who had close contact with the patient to monitor their health. Up to now, no one in the patient's family, classmates, or surrounding people have shown symptoms related to the disease.
