True about Cryptococcus neoformans is A/E:
Correct Answer: Anti-capsular antibody prevents recurrence
Description: Cryptococcal gelatinous capsule stains bright pink with mucicarmine stain and discriminates the organism from histoplasma and blastomycosis. India ink stain paicles are extruded by the gelatinous capsule and hence only the background is stained. In cryptococcal meningitis, CSF examination reveals evidence of chronic meningitis with mononuclear cell pleocytosis and increased protein levels. Cryptococcal antigen (CRAg) detection in CSF and blood is based on serologic detection of cryptococcal polysaccharide and is both sensitive and specific. Cryptococcus neoformans :Common in immunocompromised patient
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