Cryptococcal Meningoencephalitis Differs from the General Pattern of Fungal CNS

question 17

Multiple Choice

Cryptococcal meningoencephalitis differs from the general pattern of fungal CNS disease by occurring in

• A) otherwise healthy people.
• B) children.
• C) AIDS patients.
• D) immunosuppressed people.

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Definitions:

Huntington Disease

A genetic neurodegenerative disorder that affects muscle coordination and leads to cognitive decline and psychiatric problems.

Myasthenia Gravis

An autoimmune disorder that weakens skeletal muscles due to a breakdown in communication between nerves and muscles.

Electrical Charge

A fundamental property of matter that leads to electromagnetic force between objects. The charge can be positive or negative and is measured in coulombs.

Electrons

Negatively charged subatomic particles that orbit the nucleus of an atom.