Phagocytosis of C. neoformans is inhibited by:: (A) Cryptococcal capsular material, (B) The size of the yeast cells, (C) The cell walls, (D) Toxins produced by the organism
Answer is A. Ans. is 'a' i.e., Cryptococcal Capsular material(Jagdish Chander Book of Mycology)Virulence factor of cryptococcus neoformans1. Polysaccharide capsule.2. Melanin production.Inhibits phagocytosis by WBC.Due to enzyme phenolic oxidase.