1. Obtain a sample from the suspected infected individual or animal. 2. Inoculate the sample onto a suitable culture medium. 3. Incubate the culture at the optimal temperature for Burkholderia mallei growth. 4. Monitor the culture for characteristic growth patterns and morphology. 5. Perform biochemical tests to confirm the presence of Burkholderia mallei. 6. Use molecular techniques such as PCR to further confirm the identity of the bacterium. 7. Document and report the findings accurately.
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