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THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE
AUSTRALIA 5005

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Mould Identification: A Virtual Self Assessment

Unknown 15 - July 2006

Case History: A 35-year-old male cattle station worker presented with
an ulcerated lession on his left hip. A tissue biopsy was taken and
histological examination revealed the presence of hyaline fungal hyphae
and cultures grew the fungus shown below.

Direct Microscopy: H&E stained tissue section

Culture:

Microscopy:

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