Microbiology Interview Question:

A 22 year old diabetic with poor control of blood glucoses comes into clinic with a 2 month history of nasal congestion and low grade fever. Over the past 3 days he has also had a painful right eye-it hurts to look from side to side. In addition he feels that his vision is impaired now in that eye. On exam his right eye appears red and swollen and seems to be pushed forward. His nasal mucosa on that side appears dark and almost necrotic. You should be worried about?

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* A. A zygomycete infection
* B. Toxic shock syndrome
* C. Meningococcemia
* D. Trachoma

Correct Answer: A
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