This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Misc., Subject name: Microbiology
A clinical diagnosis of meningitis is confirmed with a latex agglutination test on CSF for the capsular poly-saccharide of the organism. The most likely causative agent is 
Select and explain. 
A. Candida albicans, B. Cryptococcus, C. Paracoccidioides brasiliensis, D. Histoplasma capsulatum
B: Cryptococcus
Answer: B: Cryptococcus 
Explanation: (B) Cryptococcus # C. neoformans occurs widely in nature, particularly in soil contaminated with bird droppings. Human Infection occurs when inhalation of the organism occurs.> Lung infection is often asymptomatic but can result in pneumonia. Meningitis occurs through dissemination, particularly In immuno- suppressed patients.> India Ink preparations of CSF reveal a budding yeast with a wide, unstained capsule in infected persons.