The major damage caused by Neisseria meningitidis is a result of
A) its invasion into the central nervous system.
B) the fact that it can survive in cells after phagocytosis.
C) its presence in the respiratory tract of 40% of healthy individuals.
D) the release of the lipid A component of lipooligosaccharide (LOS) into the tissues, triggering serious symptoms.
E) its ability to be transmitted by droplets among people who live in close contact.
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