The Disease Known as Cryptococcal Meningitis

Question

The disease known as cryptococcal meningitis
A) begins as a lung infection.
B) is caused by a Gram-negative coccus.
C) results from exposure to bird droppings.
D) is transmitted in respiratory aerosols.
E) results from exposure to bird droppings and begins as a lung infection.

Accepted Answer

Cryptococcal meningitis often begins as a lung infection and can result from exposure to bird droppings, particularly from pigeons. The fungus Cryptococcus, found in soil and bird droppings, can be inhaled, initially infecting the lungs before potentially spreading to the brain to cause meningitis.