Which of the following mechanisms is used by gram-negative bacteria to cross the blood-brain barrier?
A) producing fimbriae
B) inducing endocytosis
C) producing toxins
D) inducing TNF
E) antigenic variation

Which of the following mechanisms is used by gram-negative bacteria to cross the blood-brain barrier? D) Inducing TNF

Explanation:

The blood brain barrier is a barrier formed by brain microvascular endothelial cells, astrocytes and pericytes. Pathogens can cross this barrier by using different mechanisms. The Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) is the way gram-negative bacteria cross this mentioned blood-brain barrier.

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