Microbiology
Which of the following describes T-independent antigens?
A 5-year-old boy presents with an infection caused by a polysaccharide-encapsulated bacterium. His immune system generates a weak antibody response to the polysaccharide antigen. This is an example of a response to which type of antigen?
Which of the following is a key feature of T-independent antigens?
Why are very young children more susceptible to pathogens with T-independent antigens?
Which of the following factors may enhance the activation of B cells by T-independent antigens?