The most common organism amongst the following that causes acute meningitis in an AIDS patients is

The most common organism amongst the following that causes acute meningitis in an AIDS patients is –

A. Streptococcus pneumoniae

B. Streptococcus agalactiae

C. Cryptococcus neoformans

D. Listeria monocytogenes

Correct Answer: Cryptococcus neoformans

Description: the typical CNS oppounistic infections are toxoplasmosis and cryptococcosis REF:ANANTHANARAYANAN TEXT BOOK OF MICROBIOLOGY 9EDITION PGNO.576

Category: Microbiology

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