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The primary site of the infection of Cryptococcus neoformans is
The primary site of the infection of Cryptococcus neoformans is
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The correct option is D Lungs
Cryptococcus neoformans is an encapsulated fungus that is found everywhere in the environment. Infection with C. neoformans is called as cryptococcosis. Most infections with C. neoformans occur in the lungs. The infection spreads by inhalation of basidiospores and can spread to the central nervous system, where it may lead to meningoencephalitis. Thus the correct answer is option D.
Cryptococcus neoformans is an encapsulated fungus that is found everywhere in the environment. Infection with C. neoformans is called as cryptococcosis. Most infections with C. neoformans occur in the lungs. The infection spreads by inhalation of basidiospores and can spread to the central nervous system, where it may lead to meningoencephalitis. Thus the correct answer is option D.
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