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Taxonomoy Of Microorganisms

1. Cryptococcus neoformans:
Disease: Crptococcosis.
Description:This is an opportunistic illness caused by a fungal pathogen that
is frequently found in soil and bird droppings. It can cause symptoms ranging
from moderate respiratory problems to serious meningitis, especially in
immune impaired patients.

2. Streptococcus pneumoniae
Disease: Pneumonia
Description: Gram-positive bacteria that cause invasive illnesses and
respiratory infections are frequently detected in the respiratory tract.

3. Salmonella typhi:
Disease: Typhoid fever
Description: This is a description of a gram-negative bacterium that can
spread through tainted food or water and cause fever, stomach trouble, and
other systemic symptoms.

4. Neisseria meningitidis:
Disease: Meningococcal meningitis.
Description:Meningitis is a serious infection of the membranes surrounding
the brain and spinal cord that can result in neurological symptoms and
possibly deadly complications. It is caused by a gram-negative bacterium.

5. Toxoplasma gondii:
Disease: Toxoplasmosis
Description: A protozoan parasite that is spread by contaminated food or
water can cause mild flu-like symptoms in healthy people, but it can also have
serious consequences—including fetal abnormalities—in
immunocompromised people and pregnant women.

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