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Cryptococcus is a fungal disease that can cause meningitis in people with AIDS and other immunocompromised people. It is an opportunistic infection.

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What diesase is caused by Cryptococcus neoformans?

Cryptococcus neoformans causes cryptococcosis, a fungal infection that primarily affects immunocompromised individuals, such as those with HIV/AIDS. It mainly manifests as pneumonia or meningitis and can be life-threatening if not treated promptly.


Is lyme disease a fungal infection?

No, Lyme disease is not a fungal infection. It is caused by a type of bacteria called Borrelia burgdorferi, which is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected ticks. Lyme disease is typically treated with antibiotics.


Is measles bacterial or fungal or virus?

virus is a disease which is caused by virus


What type of microbe is meningitis?

Bacterical Meningitis refers to the condition where the meninges, or outer membrane of the brain and spinal cord, are inflamed due to a bacterical infection. As such, it can potentially be caused by a number of different pathogens. However, the most common bacteria involved in the developed world are Streptococcus pnuemoniae and Neisseria meningitidis.Other culprits indentified in bacterical meningitis case have included Listeria monosytogenes, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus agalactiae, and Haemophilus influenzae as well.Also keep in mind, bacterial meningitis is not an isolated illness, but is often a sign of a systemic bacterial infection - an infection that has spread throughout the entire body. An infection that has progressed to the point on invading the cetral nervous system can result in septicemia and death if the patient does not receive prompt medical attention.


Main disease causing organisms?

Viruses, Bacterial, Parasites, Fungal, Worms and Protozoas which one is the smallest?

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Can you get spinal meningitis from mold?

No. Molds are fungi. Viruses are not fungi. Fungi can get viruses, just like you or I, but there are no viruses that are fungi. There are no fungi that are viruses. This does not address whether you can get fungal meningitis from black mold, but you absolutely definitively cannot get viral meningitis from black mold. Additionally, having fungal meningitis might make you more or less susceptible to getting viral meningitis, but you probably won't be too concerned with viral meningitis if you're busy fighting fungal meningitis. You won't be concerned with much else at all.


How many days will the man live if he is affected by fungal meningitis?

a day


What is the top disease the CDC is concerned about?

The CDC is most concerned about Influenza A, specifically the H3N2 variant strain. The fungal meningitis outbreak from tainted steroids is also a major concern now.


Is acne a fungal disease?

Acne is not a fungal disease. It is an inflammatory disorder of the sebaceous glands.


Is the flu a fungal disease?

The flu is not a fungal disease. Flu is caused by the influenza virus.


What fungal disease is killing frogs?

Chytridiomycosis is a fungal skin disease responsible for killing frogs.


What type of fungal disease is dermatomycosis?

Dermatomycosis is a fungal disease of the skin. These are caused by tinea and candida.


What is the most common injury meningitis has done to a victim?

Viral infection is the most common cause of meningitis though it can also be caused by bacterial and fungal infection.


What are the strains of meningitis?

The main strains of meningitis are bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic. Bacterial meningitis is usually more severe and can be caused by bacteria like Neisseria meningitidis or Streptococcus pneumoniae. Viral meningitis is more common, typically caused by viruses like enteroviruses or herpesviruses. Fungal and parasitic meningitis are less common and usually seen in individuals with compromised immune systems.


Is a ringwarm a disease of fungal infection?

its a fungal infection that can be taken care of by anti fungal cream.


Is diabetes a fungal disease?

There is no evidence that diabetes is a fungal disease. The causes of type 1 diabetes are unknown.


What are the different types of Meningitis?

* Viral Meningitis - the most common form of meningitis, caused by a viral infection. It occurs mostly in the summer.* Bacterial Meningitis - the less common form of the disease; always associated with serious and severe illness.