Why are P1 individuals susceptible to urinary tract infections by Escherichia coli?
A) E. coli attach to antigen glycolipids on uroepithelial cells.
B) Polysaccharides from bacteria coat antigens on red blood cells.
C) P1 individuals have a decreased amount of immunoglobulins.
D) The fimbriae of E. coli have receptor sites for sialic acid.
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