What Specific Challenge Does Trypanosoma Brucei Present to the Immune

question 18

Multiple Choice

What specific challenge does Trypanosoma brucei present to the immune system?

• A)It frequently changes its antigens, staying one step ahead of the host's antibody response.
• B)It specifically attacks B-lymphocytes preventing activation and antibody production.
• C)It specifically attacks T-lymphocytes preventing their activation and crippling the cell-mediated immune response.
• D)Its antigens are not recognized by B and T-lymphocytes so these host defense cells don't respond to the infection.

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