# Burkholderia cepacia Complex Producing a Peculiar Violet Pigment: A Case Series From a Tertiary Care Hospital in Meghalaya

## TL;DR

This paper reports cases of BCC infections at a hospital in Meghalaya, where the bacteria produced a rare violet pigment.

## Contribution

The study highlights a unique violet pigment-producing BCC isolate in clinical cases from a specific region.

## Key findings

- BCC isolates were found to produce a violet pigment, a rare characteristic.
- The isolates were associated with bacteremia in clinical cases.
- The pigment production may have implications for identification and clinical management.

## Abstract

The Burkholderia cepacia complex (BCC) represents a group of bacteria that are gram-negative, aerobic, and non-fermenters. They are notorious for causing infections in vulnerable individuals, such as those with compromised immune systems. Examples are patients suffering from cystic fibrosis or chronic granulomatous disease. These bacteria are prevalent in diverse habitats, like soil and water. Over the last four decades, they have gained recognition as both emerging opportunistic pathogens and nosocomial threats. Managing BCC infections poses significant challenges due to their inherent resistance to numerous antibiotics, thus raising substantial concerns within clinical settings.

Here, we present a case series of bacteremia, with BCC as the causative organism. The isolates showed a curious phenomenon of producing a violet pigment.