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Burkholderia mallei |
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Burkholderia mallei,
a nonmotile species that causes glanders. It is primarily a disease of horses, mules, and donkeys but may also infect humans and other animals. It is a potential agent for bioterrorism. Burkholderia a genus of gram-negative, aerobic, rod-shaped bacteria. Burkholderia mallei the causative agent of glanders, a disease of horses that is communicable to humans. Previously called Pseudomonas mallei. Burkholderia pseudomallei the causative agent of melioidosis, a disease of rodents occasionally transmitted to all domestic animal species and humans. Formerly called Pseudomonas pseudomallei. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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