Burkholderia mallei

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Burkholderia mallei / (Redirected from Glanders)

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Background

Causes glanders

Microbiology

Gram-negative bacillus
Oxidase variable

Clinical Manifestations

Acquired from horses
May be an agent of bioterrorism

Management

Treatment is with ceftazidime, imipenem, doxycycline, or TMP-SMX

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Gram-negative bacilli