Cryptococcus Neoformans are encapsulated fungal organisms which can cause disease in people with a weakened immunity or compromised immunity. People with T-cells deficiency are more prone to this infection. This infection is universally found because this fungal organism is mainly found in the droppings of pigeon or chicken. When this debris becomes dry, it may get mixed with the soil. This infection is caused when the pathogen in the form of yeast or basidiospores enters the body of human beings through respiratory system or lungs.

After this the organism spreads to other tissues or organs. There are more chances that this infection may affect the brain and the infected person may have meningoencephalitis. This condition of health needs immediate medical attention. And if left untreated, then it is really very dangerous. In case of people who have a compromised immunity, when the intensity of infection increases and is not treated on time, then even the most effective and efficient antifungal medications will fail to work. It’s true that immunodeficient or people with a weakened immunity are highly susceptible to this health condition. The cases of such infection have been increasing since 10 years mainly because of AIDS and with the use of immunosuppressive drugs for the same.