Disease or Syndrome
melioidosis
[ mel-ee-oi-doh-sis ]
Subclass of:
Burkholderia Infections
Also called:
Whitmore Disease
Definitions related to melioidosis:
  • A disease of humans and animals that resembles GLANDERS. It is caused by BURKHOLDERIA PSEUDOMALLEI and may range from a dormant infection to a condition that causes multiple abscesses, PNEUMONIA and BACTEREMIA.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
  • 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.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Melioidosis is an infection caused by the gram-negative bacterium Burkholderia (formerly Pseudomonas) pseudomallei. Manifestations include pneumonia, septicemia, and localized infection in various organs. Diagnosis is by staining and culture. Treatment with antibiotics, such as ceftazidime, is prolonged.
    Merck Manuals
    Merck & Co., Inc., 2025
  • Melioidosis is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria Burkholderia pseudomallei that are commonly found in the soil and water. Melioidosis is a rare disease in the United States, but it is common in tropical or subtropical areas of the world, including Southeast Asia, Africa, and Australia. The signs and symptoms of the disease can...
    NIH Genetic and Rare Diseases
    National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences
  • Melioidosis, a bacterial infection in humans and animals caused by Pseudomonas pseudomallei. Transmission to humans occurs through contact of a skin abrasion with contaminated water or soil rather than through direct contact with a contaminated animal. Inhalation of the pathogen also is suspected...
    Encyclopedia Britannica
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc., 2025
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