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CryptococcosisEssay Preview: CryptococcosisReport this essayCryptococcosis is a chronic mycotic infection caused by Cryptococcus neoformans variation neoformans and Cryptococcus neoformans var. gattii, both considered opportunistic. Though the organism is usually harmless to humans, the yeast type fungus can severely affect those with severe immunosuppression, such as HIV and AIDS patients. In 1894 Greifswal Medical Society was.