Both Streptococcus Pneumoniae and Cryptococcus Neoformans Are Causes of Meningitis

question 73

Multiple Choice

Both Streptococcus pneumoniae and Cryptococcus neoformans are causes of meningitis, and both are diagnosed by microscopic observation.How are they distinguished in the microscope?

• A)Because Cryptococcus is a fungus, it will not react in the Gram stain, and the cells will always remain colorless.
• B)These organisms have different cellular arrangements; Streptococcus form chains, whereas Cryptococcus forms irregular clusters of cells.
• C)Cryptococcus is a fungus whereas Streptococcus is a bacterium; cells will be dramatically different in complexity and size.
• D)Streptococcus has a prominent capsule that can be observed by negative staining of the sample.

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