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The following statements are true regarding melioidosis except -

A
It is caused by Burkholderia mallei
B
The agent is a gram negative aerobic bacteria
C
Bipolar staining of the aetiological agent is seen with methylene blue stain.
D
The most common form of melioidosis is pulmonary infection
High-Yield Explanation
B.mallei causes glanders and farcy B. pseudomallei: Causative agent of melidiosis (Glanders like disease) - Motile and Zoonotic - rodents - Humans: Produces pulmonary infections like TB (MC), Multiple abscesses, LN↑

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