All of the Following are Common Fungal Causes of CNS

Question

All of the following are common fungal causes of CNS infection, except
A) Cryptococcus neoformans.
B) Coccidioides immitis.
C) Candida albicans.
D) Histoplasma capsulatum.

Accepted Answer

Candida albicans is primarily known for causing mucosal and systemic infections rather than central nervous system (CNS) infections. Cryptococcus neoformans, Coccidioides immitis, and Histoplasma capsulatum are fungi that can cause CNS infections, particularly in immunocompromised individuals.