A clinical diagnosis of meningitis is confirmed with a latex agglutination test on CSF for the capsular poly-saccharide of the organism. The most likely causative agent is
Correct Answer: Cryptococcus
Description: (B) Cryptococcus # C. neoformans occurs widely in nature, particularly in soil contaminated with bird droppings. Human Infection occurs when inhalation of the organism occurs.> Lung infection is often asymptomatic but can result in pneumonia. Meningitis occurs through dissemination, particularly In immuno- suppressed patients.> India Ink preparations of CSF reveal a budding yeast with a wide, unstained capsule in infected persons.
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