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<p>Melioidosis is an infectious disease caused by the Gram-negative bacillus <em>Burkholderia pseudomallei</em> and presents with a broad spectrum of clinical manifestations and organ involvement. Ocular manifestation in melioidosis is rare. We present a case of periorbital cellulitis and eyelid abscess caused by <em>B. pseudomallei</em><em> </em>in a diabetic patient successfully treated with antibiotic and surgical drainage.</p>