Light micrograph showing cryptococcosis of the lung.
light micrograph showing cryptococcosis of the lung using Mucicarmine stain. Cryptococcosis, caused by the fungal pathogen Cryptococcus neoformans is transmitted through inhalation of airborne yeast cells and/or biospores. At risk are the immunocompromised, especially those with HIV infection.
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