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Ans. is `b i.e., Urease negative CRYPTOCOCCUS NEOFORMANS The only pathogenic yeast Four capsular serotypes - A, B, C and D It has polysaccharide capsule Most infections in immunocompromized patients are caused by serotype A. Pigeon droppings commonly contains serotype A and D. Eucalyptus tree contain serotype B. It is urease positive. Mode of transmission By inhalation of the fungus into the lung (most common) Through skin or mucosa (some times).
Primarily infects lung
Urease negative
India-ink is used
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