This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Mycology, Subject name: Microbiology
Meningitis is caused by 
Select and explain. 
A. Sporothrix, B. Mucor, C. Rhizopus, D. Cryptococcus neoformans
D: Cryptococcus neoformans
Answer: D: Cryptococcus neoformans 
Explanation: Ans. d (Cryptococcus neoformans). (Ref. Anantanarayan, Microbiology, 6th/pg.574)CRYPTOCOCCUS NEOFORMANS# Capsulated yeast# Not dimorphic fungus# Four serotypes known - ABCD# Has ability to hydrolyse urea# Indian ink preparation: the yeast cell stain positive with mucicarmine# Latex agglutination test is the most useful test to detect capsular ags in blood or urine.# Pigeon droppings transmit the infection.# Causes pulmonary and meningeal infection.