An encapsulated yeast associated with lung infection and cryptococcal meningitis. Explore its illustrative 3D model, human context, and sources.
An encapsulated yeast associated with lung infection and cryptococcal meningitis. Most exposed people do not become ill. Disease is particularly important in people with weakened immunity.
Most exposed people do not become ill. Disease is particularly important in people with weakened immunity.
Round-to-oval budding yeast surrounded by a capsule. Capsule thickness varies; this teaching coat is enlarged. Environmental sexual structures and other species are not depicted. Colours encode structures; they are not measured biological hues. Each specimen is independently enlarged. Independent scientific review remains pending.
Source check: 2026-09-21. Educational content; independent scientific review remains pending.