Pseudomonas

Burkholderia

Biofilm

Bacteria

Biology

Burkholderia cepacia complex

Genetics

Antibiotics

Microbiology

Clinical Microbiology Reviews

Burkholderia cepacia (formerly Pseudomonas cepacia ) was once thought to be a single bacterial species but has expanded to the Burkholderia cepacia complex (Bcc), comprising 24 closely related opportunistic pathogenic species. These bacteria have a widespread environmental distribution, an extraordinary metabolic versatility, a complex genome with three chromosomes, and a high capacity for rapid mutation and adaptation. Additionally, they present an inherent resistance to antibiotics and antiseptics, as well as the abilities to survive under nutrient-limited conditions and to metabolize the organic matter present in oligotrophic aquatic environments, even using certain antimicrobials as carbon sources.

<i>Burkholderia cepacia</i> Complex Bacteria: a Feared Contamination Risk in Water-Based Pharmaceutical Products

Burkholderia cepacia Complex Bacteria: a Feared Contamination Risk in Water-Based Pharmaceutical Products