Glanders disease is caused by-
Correct Answer: Burkholderia mallei
Description: Ans. A. Burkhoideria mallei.a. B. mallei is a GNB, non sporing, non-motile, oxidase negative, facultative anaerobe.b. Causes disease in horses, mules and asses- glanders characterized by nasal abscesses and Farcy buds/pipes.c. Human infection is occupational found in Osier's, grooms and vets.d. Pneumonia and septicemiae. Skin nodules and LNAP followed by disseminationf. The treatment of choice in patients is parenteral ceftazidime/Carbapenem.
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