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Mould Identification: A Virtual Self Assessment

Unknown 39 - July 2008

Case History: Two years after lung transplantation, a 53-year-old patient
presented with a tumor-like lesion on his thigh, with a history of a penetrating
injury caused by a splinter acquired during hiking. The lesion was excised
completely, and microscopic examination revealed a filamentous fungal infection.
The culture shown below was isolated.

Mould Identification: A Virtual Self Assessment

Unknown 39 - July 2008

Clinical Presentation:

Culture:

Microscopy:

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