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Cryptococcosis

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Fungal infection from bird droppings causing meningitis in immunocompromised.

A fungal infection caused by Cryptococcus neoformans, often from bird droppings, causing meningitis in immunocompromised individuals. The CDC states that cryptococcosis is treatable with antifungals like amphotericin B, with prevention via avoiding pigeon droppings.