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Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) Exam

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Mycotic keratitis is most likely linked to a Fusarium species. A skin infection that commonly affects the feet and causes scaling and itching is called tinea pedis and is caused by the dermatophyte Trichophyton rubrum. Scedosporium apiospermum is commonly associated with sinusitis. Otitis externa is typically brought on by Aspergillus niger, and sinusitis may also be a side effect. Which of the following species or organisms is the most likely to be the cause of mycotic keratitis (fungal eye infection)?
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Fusarium species

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