The subarachnoid space inflammation of bacterial meningitis, which is caused by a gram-negative bacterium, is induced by which one component of the bacteria?
Correct Answer: Lipopolysaccharide (LPS)
Description: Ans. B. Lipopolysaccharide (LPS)ENDOTOXINS: are part of the outer cell wall of gram negative bacteria.* Lipopolysaccharides consists of three components:(1) Lipid A(2) Core polysaccharide(3) O polysaccharide* The biological activity of endo toxin is associated with the lipid A portion of LPS.
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