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Microbiology Question on Bacteriology

A diabetic truck driver presents to you with cough and breathlessness. A diagnosis of pneumonia was confirmed, and histopathological examination revealed dichotomous branching, as shown below. What is the likely causative agent?
Mucor

A

Rhizopus

B

Mucor

C

Candida

D

Aspergillus

Answer

Mucor

Explanation

Solution

The correct option is (B) : Mucor