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A patient who was diagnosed with ketoacidotic diabetes came into clinic with symptoms of headache, pain around his mouth & cheeks, & a black scab on his face. what is the mechanism of this fungi to cause rhinocerebral frontal abscess?

a)penetrate cribiform plate
b)penetrate nasal sinus
c)penetrate nasal septum
d)penetrate skin


C.
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AA
AA
yes A is the correct answer Smile thank you guys can anyone state the fungus thats being mentioned here?
Rhizopes or mucor mycosis
Thank you, zen786 Smile
yes @dera thats correct thank you !!
&@pyschmledr thank you for given it a shot Smile