Neutrophils Are Inhibited from Gathering at the Site of Infection

question 64

Multiple Choice

Neutrophils are inhibited from gathering at the site of infection by Mycobacterium tuberculosis by what virulence factor of the pathogen?

• A) mycolic acid
• B) cord factor
• C) kinase
• D) the capsule
• E) hemolysin

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