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Burkholderia Infections

Medical Definition: Infections with bacteria of the genus BURKHOLDERIA.
Guide Notes: gram-neg bact infect; coord IM with species (IM)
Previously Indexed: Pseudomonas Infections (1992-1995)
Burkholderia Infections Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Glanders - A contagious disease of horses that can be transmitted to humans. It is caused by BURKHOLDERIA MALLEI and characterized by ulceration of the respiratory mucosa and an eruption of nodules on the skin.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Melioidosis - A disease of humans and animals that resembles GLANDERS. It is caused by BURKHOLDERIA PSEUDOMALLEI and may range from a dormant infection to a condition that causes multiple abscesses, pneumonia, and bacteremia.

Burkholderia Infections Medical Definitions and Terms

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