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THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE
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Mould Identification: A Virtual Self Assessment

Unknown 37 - May 2008

Case History: A 40-year-old man presented with a low-grade delayed
postoperative inflammation in the right eye. A large corneal infiltrate
developed after aspiration of the mass. Treatment with systemic, topical,
and intraocular antifungal agents cleared the vitreous, but the cornea
perforated. The fungus shown below was grown.

Culture:

Microscopy:

What is your identification?

Mould Identification: A Virtual Self Assessment

Unknown 37 - May 2008

Culture:

Microscopy:

What is your identification?

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