Basidiomyces
Cryptococcus

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basidiomycota

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cryptococcus

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cryptosporidium

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protozoa

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protozoan_infection

For the genus of scale insects, see Cryptococcus (insect).

Do not confuse Cryptococcus (fungi) with Cryptosporidium (protists)

Cryptococcus
Infectious Species

protozoan. For the disease, see Cryptosporidiosis.

Do not confuse Cryptosporidium (protists) with Cryptococcus (fungi).

About 37 species of Cryptococcus are recognized, but the taxonomy of the group is currently being re-evaluated with up-to-date methods. The majority of species live in the soil and are not harmful to humans. Very common species include C. laurentii and C. albidus. Of all species, C. neoformans is the major human and animal pathogen.