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Gram-stained periorbital exudates in severe panophthalmitis with cellulitis in an elderly diabetic shows irregular branching aseptate and broad hyphae. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis

A
Candida
B
Aspergillus
C
Pencillium
D
Apophysomyces species
High-Yield Explanation
Candida shows pseudohyphae. Aspergillus and Penicillium showed septate hyphae. Reference: Textbook of Microbiology; Baveja; 4th edition

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