1 MCQs in Microbiology for NEET PG
A 45-year-old male with poorly controlled diabetes presents with persistent oral thrush unresponsive to topical antifungals. A swab is sent for fungal culture and identification. When the isolate is incubated in human serum at 37°C for 2–3 hours, the structure marked **C** (true hyphae/germ tubes) is observed as finger-like projections without constrictions at the base. What is the most likely identification and its clinical implication regarding antifungal therapy?
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