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Burkholderia gladioli bacteremia in a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: An unusual clinical scenario

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Burkholderia gladioli (B.gladioli), once recognized as a plant pathogen, is increasingly linked to infections in immunocompromised patients.We report a case of B. gladioli bacteremia in a 57-year-old male with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and diabetes mellitus.He presented with fever, dyspnea, and cough.A chest X-ray revealed a left lower zone consolidation.Blood cultures identified B. gladioli using matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization-time of flight and VITEK 2 automated identification systems.The isolate was sensitive to piperacillin-tazobactam and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, leading to complete recovery.This case highlights the emerging role of B. gladioli as an opportunistic pathogen and the importance of early diagnosis and treatment.

Source: Gulhane Medical Journal

DOI: 10.4274/gulhane.galenos.2025.43925

Authors: Asem Ali Ashraf, Vimal Kumar Karnaker, Vinitha Thachil

Institution: K S Hegde Medical Academy

Language: English

Topic: Burkholderia infections and melioidosis

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4410160484