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-
Correct Answer: Apophysomyces species
Description: Here, the organism is having aseptate hyphae (not septate).
Branching aseptate hyphae suggests the diagnosis of mucormycosis (mucor infection).
Apophysomyces is a novel pathogen belonging to the family Mucoraceae.
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