A 5-year-old male is diagnosed with a bacterial infection.Cultures of the bacteria revealed lipopolysaccharides on the bacterial cell surface.Which of the complement pathways would be activated in this case?
A) Classical pathway
B) Lectin pathway
C) Alternative pathway
D) Kinin pathway

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The presence of lipopolysaccharides (LPS) on the bacterial cell surface is characteristic of Gram-negative bacteria, which can activate the alternative complement pathway.

A 5-Year-Old Male Is Diagnosed with a Bacterial Infection