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, 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.