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Which is false regarding cryptococcus neoformans?

A
Grows at 5degC and 37degC
B
It has 4 serotypes
C
Urease negative
D
Causes superficial skin infection
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'c' i e., Urease negative Cryptococcus neoformans is distinguished from other non-pathogenic crvptococci by ? - Ability to grow at 37degC Lack of fermentative ability - Ability to hydrolyze urease (urease positive) - Formation of brown pigment on niger seed agar - Ability to assimilate inositol Ability to produce phenole oxidase.

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