A Yeast That Commonly Causes Meningitis in People with AIDS

Question

A yeast that commonly causes meningitis in people with AIDS is
A)Cryptococcus neoformans.
B)Candida albicans.
C)Saccharomyces cerevisiae.
D)Pneumocystis jiroveci.
E)Candida glabrata.

Accepted Answer

Cryptococcus neoformans is a fungal yeast that commonly causes meningitis in people with AIDS, particularly those with low CD4 counts. It can be found in soil contaminated with bird droppings and can enter the body through inhalation of spores. Candida albicans is more commonly known to cause oral or genital infections in immunocompromised individuals, while Saccharomyces cerevisiae is commonly used in baking and brewing and is not known to cause disease in humans. Pneumocystis jiroveci is a fungal organism that can cause pneumonia in immunocompromised individuals, while Candida glabrata is a less common cause of infections in immunocompromised individuals.