Burkholderia glumae infection in an infant with chronic granulomatous disease.

Journal Article (Journal Article)

An 8-month-old boy developed a necrotic lung mass from which Burkholderia glumae was recovered, leading to the diagnosis of chronic granulomatous disease (CGD). While other Burkholderia species have been identified as important pathogens in persons with CGD, B. glumae has not been previously reported to cause human infection.

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Duke Authors

Cited Authors

  • Weinberg, JB; Alexander, BD; Majure, JM; Williams, LW; Kim, JY; Vandamme, P; LiPuma, JJ

Published Date

  • February 2007

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 45 / 2

Start / End Page

  • 662 - 665

PubMed ID

  • 17135434

Pubmed Central ID

  • PMC1829012

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

  • 0095-1137

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1128/JCM.02058-06

Language

  • eng

Conference Location

  • United States