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==Overview==

==Overview==

''Burkholderia mallei'' is a species of the ''[[Burkholderia species - Overview|Burkholderia]]'' genus.  

''Burkholderia mallei'' is a species of the ''[[Burkholderia species - Overview|Burkholderia]]'' genus. ''B.mallei'' causes [[Glanders|glanders]], a contagious disease of ''Equidae'' resulting in nodules and ulcers in the respiratory tract and on the skin.

 

''B.mallei'' causes [[Glanders|glanders]], a contagious disease of ''Equidae'' resulting in nodules and ulcers in the respiratory tract and on the skin.

 

''B.mallei'' can be transmited by ingestion of food or water contaminated by nasal discharge of infected ''Equidae'' and occasionally via inhalation or skin wounds. The presence of ''B. mallei'' in the host causes hypersensitivity reactions.

''B.mallei'' can be transmited by ingestion of food or water contaminated by nasal discharge of infected ''Equidae'' and occasionally via inhalation or skin wounds. The presence of ''B. mallei'' in the host causes hypersensitivity reactions.

The Mallein test can be done, where mallein is injected intradermally below the lower eyelid; local swelling and discharge indicates positive reation.

The Mallein test can be done, where mallein is injected intradermally below the lower eyelid; local swelling and discharge indicates positive reation.

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