This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Microbiology
[{'content': 'True about mucormycosis is? \nSelect and explain. \nA. Nose is a common site, B. Diabetics is not a predisposing factor, C. Common in India, D. All of the above', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: D \nExplanation: All of the above REF: Harrison 17th ed p 1261, International Journal of Infectious Diseases Volume 15, Issue 8, Pages e533-e540, August 2011 Mucormycosis Caused by -- rhizopus , rhizomucor , cunninghamella Moulds with non septate hyphae The higher prevalence of mucormycosis in India turned out to be statistically significant (p < 0.0001) in comparison with all other countries Predisposing factors - Organ transplant recipients - Long term desferroxamine therapy - Immunosuppression due to steroids or cytotoxic drugs - Hematological malignancy - Diabetics - Chronic renal failure Five forms Rhinocerebral (most common site) Pulmonary mucormycosis (2nd most common) Cutaneous Gastrointestinal Disseminated Diagnosis: Microscopy and biopsy show organisms that appears as broad ribbon like usually non septate hyphae which branch at right angles', 'role': 'assistant'}]