Diagnostic Challenges of Cryptococcus neoformans in an Immunocompetent Individual Masquerading as Chronic Hydrocephalus

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(a and b) India ink of original uncapsulated colony (a) and subbed colony (b) which produced capsule (1000x magnification). (c and d) Original colony on SABs flask; note rough colony phenotype as well as small colony formation (c). Subbed colonies, note abundant capsule production and typical large colony formation (d).

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