Multiple Choice
Which of the following is/are true of cryptococcal meningitis?
A) It is most often caused by Cryptococcus gattii.
B) The pathogen usually enters the body via the respiratory route.
C) It is usually a mild form of meningitis that is self-limiting.
D) It is most often seen in patients with AIDS.
E) The pathogen can be detected in CSF specimens by negative staining.
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