Cryptococcosis,”Budding

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Cryptococcosis,”Budding

round yeast with thick polysaccharide capsule. Associated with pigeon droppings. Infections is due to inhalation and may spread to brain and meninges via blood. Latex agglutination detects cryptococcal antigen in CSFIndia ink smear shows encapsulated yeasts Tissue biopsy is characterized by lack of inflammatory response treat with amphB with flucytosine for 2 weeks then oral fluconazole”