| burkholderia cepacia | A species of burkholderia considered to be an opportunistic human pathogen. It has been associated with various types of infections of nosocomial origin. (12 Dec 1998) |
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| Pseudomonas cepacia | A species found in rotted onions and in clinical specimens. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| burkholderia | 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. (12 Dec 1998) |
| burkholderia infections | Infections with bacteria of the genus burkholderia. (12 Dec 1998) |
| burkholderia pseudomallei | A species of gram-negative, aerobic bacteria that causes melioidosis. It has been isolated from soil and water in tropical regions, particularly southeast asia. (12 Dec 1998) |