Burkholderia - ț̢
A genus of gram-negative, aerobic, rod-shaped bacteria. Organisms in this genus had originally been classified as members of the PSEUDOMONAS genus but overwhelming biochemical and chemical findings indicated the need to separate them from other Pseudomonas species, and hence, this new genus was created.
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Burkholderia cepacia - ț̢
A species of BURKHOLDERIA considered to be an opportunistic human pathogen. It has been associated with various types of infections of nosocomial origin.
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Burkholderia cepacia complex - ț̢
A group of phenotypically similar but genotypically distinct species (genomovars) in the genus BURKHOLDERIA. They are found in water, soil, and the rhizosphere of crop plants. They can act as opportunistic human pathogens and as plant growth promoting and biocontrol agents.
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Burkholderia gladioli - ț̢
A species of gram-negative, aerobic bacteria that acts as both a human and plant pathogen.
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Burkholderia Infections - ț̢
Infections with bacteria of the genus BURKHOLDERIA.