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Microbiology General 520e929c

Phagocytosis of C.neoformans is inhibited by ?

A
Cryptococcal capsular material
B
The size of the yeast cells
C
The cells walls
D
Toxins produced by the organism
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Cryptococcal Capsular material Virulence factor of cryptococcus neoformans Polysaccharide capsule --> Inhibits phagocytosis by WBC Melanin production --> Due to enzyme phenolic oxidase

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