This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Bacteria, Subject name: Microbiology
Glanders disease is caused by- 
Select and explain. 
A. Burkholderia mallei, B. Diphtheria, C. Mumps, D. Burkholderia pseudomallei
A: Burkholderia mallei
Answer: A: Burkholderia mallei 
Explanation: Ans. A. Burkhoideria mallei.a. B. mallei is a GNB, non sporing, non-motile, oxidase negative, facultative anaerobe.b. Causes disease in horses, mules and asses- glanders characterized by nasal abscesses and Farcy buds/pipes.c. Human infection is occupational found in Osier's, grooms and vets.d. Pneumonia and septicemiae. Skin nodules and LNAP followed by disseminationf. The treatment of choice in patients is parenteral ceftazidime/Carbapenem.