Melioidosis

Melioidosis

Definition

An infection that is caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei, which is found in soil and water; symptoms vary widely, but most commonly include fever, cough, pneumonia, arthralgia, myalgia, and skin ulceration.

Also known as Burkholderia pseudomallei caused disease or disorder, Burkholderia pseudomallei disease or disorder, Burkholderia pseudomallei infectious disease, pseudoglanders — per MONDO

Also identified as