Which of the following organisms can be detected by India ink staining and appear as budding yeast surrounded by a large clear area (capsule)?

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Cryptococcus neoformans is an encapsulated yeast.Typically when India ink is added to cerebrospinal fluid with this organism present,budding yeast can be seen with a large clear area surrounding them.This clear area is due to the capsule.This is a negative staining method,because the organism does not take up the dye.

Which of the Following Organisms Can Be Detected by India