Microbiology Flashcards
1
Q
Virulence factors of cryptococcus?
A
Ability to grow at 37•
Antiphagocytic polysaccharide capsule
Phenoloxidaze enzyme for melanin synthesis
2
Q
The leading cause of meningitis to meningioencaphiltis is?
A
Cryptococcus neoformans
3
Q
The most common cause of CNS aspergillosis ?
A
Aspergillis fumigatas
4
Q
The only fungi affected in gram stain is?
A
Cryptococcal meningitis
5
Q
What does nigealria fowleri cause
A
Primary ameobic meninigioencephalitis
