Microbiology: An Introduction, 11th Edition

by Tortora, Gerard J.; Funke, Berdell R.; Case, Christine L.

Published by Benjamin Cummings

ISBN 10: 0321733606

ISBN 13: 978-0-32173-360-3

Chapter 24 - Microbial Diseases of the Respiratory System - Study Questions - Review - Page 709: 9h

Answer

Burkholderia pseudomallei

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Burkholderia pseudomallei is a gram negative rod-shaped bacteria. It can grow on nutrient agar. It causes melioidosis disease in rodents which can transfer to humans.

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