Abstract
We report a case of chronic upper limb infection in an immunocompetent male. The condition started after penetrating trauma with a wooden splinter while working on a farm. The Microbiological study helped in the confirmation of the diagnosis of Botryomycosis. The patient was treated with a prolonged course of parenteral antibiotics.
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