Burkholderia infections are common throughout the world, particularly in APAC. Burkholderia infection is caused by a Gram-negative bacterium that infects humans, other animals, and even the earth. It spreads easily through any form of exposed wound, including cuts, burns, and open sores. Infections caused by Burkholderia can potentially infect humans through infected respiratory secretions, vaginal secretions, or other blood products. Many infections are very mild and resolve on their own within a few weeks, but others can become quite dangerous, resulting in death if not appropriately treated.
Because the word indicates its shape, it is frequently referred to as pseudomallei. This is due to the bacterium's stalk resembling a pear or pseudomallei form, with the titer plate (red arrow) located in the centre. The staphylococcus bacteria that causes the infection is also the one that causes food poisoning. Although several forms of MRSA have been identified, only Burkholderia cell is the primary source of severe infections, including sepsis (severe illness), which can be fatal if not treated swiftly.
Burkholderia infections are becoming increasingly common in places like Singapore. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), serological surveys show that the prevalence of Burkholderia infections in Singapore is approximately 0.2 percent.
In the laboratory, Burkholderia infections have been found to grow in three different environments, which are an environment with multiple organisms (such as a hospital), an anaerobic environment without any oxygen, and a warm moist environment. It was also found that the only way to get rid of burkholderia infections was by using antibiotics, although there is the possibility of resistance to antibiotics in the future. The organism is now only known to grow in the eye, liver, kidney, and bladder, with no further spread known. Because of the potential for antibiotic resistance, Burkholderia infections are one of the most difficult antimicrobial viruses to treat in the field. This makes it particularly important for healthcare workers who may come into contact with infected patients and thus become susceptible to serious Burkholderia infections.
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