Aortic endograft infection secondary to Burkholderia pseudomallei: A case report and review of the literature

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Infected aortic endograft with an unusual microbe, Burkholderia cepacia

“…They postulated that gardening in the perioperative setting led to seeding of the endograft. 7 Burkholderia is also found in water environments, including lakes, rivers, and drinking water. 8 Another possible source of contamination is ultrasound gel.…”