Melioidosis

(Pseudoglanders)

• Caused by Pseudomonas (Malleomyces) pseudomallei, Closely related to P. mallei in horses
• Causes disease in sheep, goats and pigs, occasionally other species
• Starts as a pyemia and localises in varius tissues, including the lung as abscessation
  • Encapsulated abscesses contain yellow, caseous or creamy pus
• Pneumonia and arthritis are the most common presentation