What is cryptococcus neoformans?



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A pathogenic fungi known to end in respiratory tract infections. Quite fun to study.
it is an encapsulated yeastlike fungus that grows in plants and animals alike. See your doctor for treatment
Its a fungus that would probably be treated beside an antibiotic. The most common method to get it, is to be within contact with a bird that carry it.

It's not life threatening unless you enjoy a weak immune system.
It is a type of fungus, as mentioned above. It is best set for causing meningitis, lung problems and infection of wounds. Infection by cryptococcus neoformans is call Cryptococcosis and is commonly found in immunocompromised patients, such as patients beside AIDS, immunosuppressing therapy and other immune system diseases.
It CANNOT be treated by antibiotics (they're for germs only). Doctors would most probably treat you with antifungal agents, such as amphotericin B, flucytosine and "azoles".
It's an opportunistic immunno-inhibitory state associated near advanced HIV infection that affects the respiratory system.
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