The following statements are true regarding melioidosis except -
It is caused by Burkholderia mallei
The agent is a gram negative aerobic bacteria
Bipolar staining of the aetiological agent is seen with methylene blue stain.
The most common form of melioidosis is pulmonary infection
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↑