A 38-year-old man is sent to the emergency room after having a widespread tonic-clonic seizure. Prior to the occurrence, he had been suffering from a worsening headache, vomiting, and bewilderment. The temperature is 38 degrees Celsius (100.4 F). A sluggish patient with bilateral papilledema and neck stiffness is revealed on physical examination. His condition deteriorates over time, and he dies in the hospital several days later. An autopsy is done, and the results of the brain histology are presented below. Which of the following pathogens is most likely responsible for these findings?

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A 38-year-old man is sent to the emergency room after having a widespread tonic-clonic seizure. Prior to the occurrence, he had been suffering from a worsening headache, vomiting, and bewilderment. The temperature is 38 degrees Celsius (100.4 F). A sluggish patient with bilateral papilledema and neck stiffness is revealed on physical examination. His condition deteriorates over time, and he dies in the hospital several days later. An autopsy is done, and the results of the brain histology are presented below.  Which of the following pathogens is most likely responsible for these findings?

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Eductional Objective: Cryptococcus neoformans is a yeast with a thick polysaccharide capsule that is round/oval in shape. It is a common cause of meningoencephalitis (headache, vomiting, disorientation, and seizures) among AIDS patients. India ink or silver stain are routinely used to see yeast in cerebrospinal fluid.

A 38-Year-Old Man Is Sent to the Emergency Room After