Which of the Following Is a Means by Which Borrelia

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a means by which Borrelia burgdorferi evades the body's defenses?

• A) It has a polysaccharide capsule.
• B) It has manganese-containing enzymes.
• C) It is capable of antigenic variation.
• D) It has a polysaccharide capsule and antiphagocytic proteins.
• E) It is capable of antigenic variation and has manganese-containing enzymes.

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