This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Microbiology
[{'content': 'Maltese cross is seen on polarizing microscopy in which of following? \nSelect and explain. \nA. Cryptococcus neoformans, B. Penicillium marneffei, C. Plasmodium falciparum, D. Candida albicans', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: A \nExplanation: In Polarized light maltese cross appearance is seen in cryptococcus. So-called "Maltese cross formations" on the blood film are essentially diagnostic of babesiosis, since they are not seen in malaria, the primary differential diagnosis. Ref: Brooks G.F., Carroll K.C., Butel J.S., Morse S.A., Mietzneron T.A. (2010). Chapter 45. Medical Mycology. In G.F. Brooks, K.C. Carroll, J.S. Butel, S.A. Morse, T.A. Mietzneron (Eds), Jawetz, Melnick, & Adelberg\'s Medical Microbiology, 25e.', 'role': 'assistant'}]