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Summary of differentiating features of entomophthoromycosis and mucormycosis
| Feature | Mucormycosis | Entomophthoromycosis |
|---|---|---|
| Progression of the infection | Rapidly invasive | Local |
| Immune reaction | Acute | Chronic |
| Host immunity | Compromised | Competent |
| Localization | Systemic | Cutaneous, soft tissue |
| Lipase | − | + |
| Keratin degradation | − | + |
| Thermotolerance | + | − |
