Question

The disease known as cryptococcal meningitisA) is transmitted in respiratory aerosolsB) is caused by a Gram-negative coccusC) begins as a lung infectionD) results from exposure to bird droppingsE) results from exposure to bird droppings and begins as a lung infection

Answer 1

Answer: E) results from exposure to bird droppings and begins as a lung infection

Explanation:

Cryptococcal meningitis is a infection of spinal cord and brain that can occur to people already affected by HIV.This fungus can be found in bird droppings. The soil containing the bird dropping may be inhaled by the patient. The fungus enters the lungs and travels into the blood stream. Through blood stream the fungus enters into the brain and spinal cord. It causes disease of the lungs. Also causes inflammation and swelling of the brain. It is painful and can damage the brain.