TABLE 1.
Characteristics of Burkholderia pseudomallei isolated from a Brazilian CF patient
| Characteristic or test | Result | Test compatible with B. pseudomalleia |
|---|---|---|
| Gram stain | Gram-negative rod with bipolar staining | Yes |
| Oxidase | + | Yes |
| Motility | + | Yes |
| Oxidation of: | ||
| Glucose | + | Yes |
| Xylose | + | Yes |
| Maltose | + | Yes |
| Adonitol | + | Yes |
| Sucrose | + | Yes |
| Lactose | + | Yes |
| Mannose | + | NDb |
| Arabinose | − | Yes |
| Arginine dihydrolase | + | Yes |
| Lysine decarboxylase | − | Yes |
| Ornithine decarboxylase | − | Yes |
| Beta-hemolysis | + | ND |
| Indole | − | ND |
| Hydrolysis of: | ||
| Gelatin | + | Yes |
| Esculin | + | Yes |
| DNA | − | ND |
| Urea | + | Yes |
| ONPGc | − | Yes |
| PYRd | − | ND |
| Growth on: | ||
| BCSA | + | Yes |
| MacConkey | + | Yes |
| 42°C | + | Yes |
| Citrate agar | + | Yes |
| NaCl (6.5%) | − | ND |
| NaCl (0%) | + | ND |
| Nitrate reduction | + | Yes |
| Gas from nitrate | + | Yes |
| Polymyxin (300 U) resistance | + | Yes |
| Penicillin (10 U) resistance | + | Yes |
| Gentamicin (30 μg) resistance | + | Yes |