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Microbiology Mycology 410e56b4

A diabetic patient present with bloody nasal discharge, orbital swelling and pain. Culture of periorbital pus showing branching septate hyphae. Which of the following is the most probable organism involved?

A
Mucor
B
Candida
C
Aspergillus
D
Rhizopus
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Aspergillus* Hint is branching septate hyphae.* Mucor and Rhizopus have broad aseptate hyaline hyphae with wide angle branching.* Candida is a yeast like fungi.

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