A 57-year-old man presents with paranasal swelling, hemorrhagic exudates in the eyes and nares, and mental lethargy. Nonseptate hyphae are found invading the tissues. Rhinocerebral Mucor infection (zygomycosis) is diagnosed. What is the most likely underlying condition?
A) C5 to C8 deficiencies
B) Epstein-Barr virus infection
C) Hepatitis A infection
D) Hepatitis B infection
E) Ketoacidotic diabetes
F) Severe neutropenia
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