The disease known as cryptococcal meningitis
A) is transmitted in respiratory aerosols.
B) begins as a lung infection.
C) results from exposure to bird droppings.
D) is caused by a Gram-negative coccus.
E) results from exposure to bird droppings and begins as a lung infection.

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Cryptococcal meningitis is caused by the fungus Cryptococcus neoformans, which is found in bird droppings. The fungus can enter the lungs and cause a lung infection, which can then spread to the brain and cause meningitis.

The Disease Known as Cryptococcal Meningitis