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A Rare Fungal Orbital Infection in an Immunocompetent Young Male Caused by Lichtheimia corymbifera (Absidia corymbifera)

Vazhipokkil Anju Chandrana Orbit, Oculoplasty, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Services, Medical Research Foundation, Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, India
, DNB,
Kirthi Kokaa Orbit, Oculoplasty, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Services, Medical Research Foundation, Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, IndiaCorrespondence[email protected]
, MS,
Lily Thereseb L & T Microbiology Research Centre, KN BIRVO Building, Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, India
, PhD &
Bipasha Mukherjeea Orbit, Oculoplasty, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Services, Medical Research Foundation, Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, India
, MS, DNB
Pages 1970-1973 | Received 22 Sep 2020, Accepted 23 Mar 2021, Published online: 10 Jun 2021

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