Pathogens that are able to move through the skin or mucous membranes and attain entry into the PNS often have similar strategies such as:

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Pathogens that can penetrate the skin or mucous membranes and enter the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) often employ various strategies to evade the immune system and affect neural function. These strategies include producing toxins that bind to neurons and inhibit neurotransmission, generating toxins at concentrations too low to be detected by the immune system, and causing loss of neural function through chronic inflammation.

Pathogens That Are Able to Move Through the Skin or Mucous