Burkholderia mallei: Difference between revisions
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Latest revision as of 12:20, 14 October 2020
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
