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Cryptococcus spp.are important causes of meningitis and pulmonary disease.C.neoformans,the most notable pathogen in this group,has become one of the major causes of opportunistic infection in AIDS patients.The organism is commonly found in soil contaminated with pigeon droppings and is most likely acquired by inhalation.Cryptococcus spp.are surrounded by a capsule that produces the characteristic mucoid colonial appearance.Cryptococcus spp.are noted for producing blastoconidia only,without producing true hyphae or pseudohyphae on cornmeal agar.CDC PHIL #4037

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