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Fungal Elements

• Gram smear over stained by Calcofluor White (CW x400)

• Fungal elements (FE) are now clearly observed

• Irregular, filamentous forms and non-budding

• No pseudohyphae or dichotomous branching seen

• Septation of hyphae is unclear
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