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

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, dy...

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Published in:Gülhane Tıp Dergisi
Main Authors: Asem Ali Ashraf, Vimal Kumar Karnaker, Vinitha Thachil
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Gülhane Faculty of Medicine, University of Health Sciences Türkiye 2025-06-01
Subjects:
antimicrobial resistance
bacteremia
burkholderia gladioli
copd
maldi-tof
Online Access:https://gulhanemedj.org/articles/lessemgreaterburkholderia-gladiolilessemgreater-bacteremia-in-a-patient-with-chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease-an-unusual-clinical-scenario/doi/gulhane.galenos.2025.43925
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Summary: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.
ISSN:2146-8052

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