Symmetrical peripheral gangrene with Burkholderia multivorans infection

Burkholderia multivorans is an opportunistic pathogen that is commonly found in immunocompromised patients. This article reports a case of Symmetrical peripheral gangrene with Burkholderia multivorans infection. The patient presented with symmetrical peripheral gangrene, and the infection was confirmed through blood culture and peripheral blood next-generation sequencing (NGS). However, the prognosis is poor, with a high risk of amputation. Early pathogenetic diagnosis and treatment targeting inflammation are essential to improving outcomes.