Q229
The organism present in high concentration in pigeon droppings is
A.
Candida albicans
B.
Cryptococcus neoformans
AnswerC.
Rhinosporidium seeberi
D.
Aspergillus flavus
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
The organism present in high concentration in pigeon droppings is Cryptococcus neoformans.Cryptococcus is an environmental fungus found all around the world in soil and is usually associated with bird droppings. While soil contaminated with pigeon droppings is the major environmental source for C. neoformans, eucalyptus and other trees and decaying hollows in living trees are the major reservoir for C.