All of the following result from N.gonorrhoeae infection.Which one leads to the others?
A)Antibody production is stopped.
B)CD4⁺ T lymphocytes do not activate.
C)There is an increased risk of other STIs.
D)Opa protein attaches to CD4⁺ T lymphocytes.
E)CD4⁺ T lymphocytes do not proliferate.

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The Opa protein expressed by N. gonorrhoeae attaches to CD4⁺ T lymphocytes, which leads to the inhibition of T cell activation and proliferation. This ultimately results in a decrease in antibody production and an increased risk of other STIs. So, D leads to E which leads to A and C.

All of the Following Result from N