What Fungus Causes Chronic Meningitis in Patients with Human Immunodeficiency

Question

What fungus causes chronic meningitis in patients with human immunodeficiency virus infection?
A) Cryptococcus neoformans
B) Coccidioides immitis
C) Candida albicans
D) Histoplasma capsulatum

Accepted Answer

Cryptococcus neoformans is the most common cause of chronic meningitis in patients with HIV infection. Coccidioides immitis, Candida albicans, and Histoplasma capsulatum may cause meningitis but are not typically associated with chronic meningitis in HIV patients.