46 year old women with hx T1DM has: -severe prefrontal heache -bluryr vision -Fever -nasal congestion she is on: -Long acting insulin -Fluticasone nasal spray Temp = 102.2 left orbit numbness in left V2 distribution and black nasal discharge Nasal endoscopy shows necrotic middle turbinate. 1. What infection does she likely have and why? 2. What is likely to be seen on potassium hydroxide satin of nasal discharge?

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1. 46 year old women with hx T1DM has: -severe prefrontal heache -bluryr vision -Fever -nasal congestion she is on: -Long acting insulin -Fluticasone nasal spray Temp = 102.2 left orbit numbness in left V2 distribution and black nasal discharge Nasal endoscopy shows necrotic middle turbinate. 1. What infection does she likely have and why? 2. What is likely to be seen on potassium hydroxide satin of nasal discharge?