Which of the Following Contributes to the Pathogenesis of Cryptococcus

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following contributes to the pathogenesis of Cryptococcus neoformans?

• A) the ability to produce hyphae which penetrate tissues
• B) the production of leukocidins
• C) the production of mucinase
• D) the ability to resist killing after phagocytosis
• E) the production of melanin and the presence of a phagocyte-resistant capsule

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