How Do Microbial Pathogens Evade Host Immune Responses?
Microbial pathogens have evolved various mechanisms to evade host immune responses. These include: - Antigenic Variation: Changing surface proteins to avoid detection. - Inhibiting Phagocytosis: Producing factors that prevent engulfment by immune cells. - Surviving Within Host Cells: Some pathogens can live inside host cells, evading immune surveillance. - Producing Immunosuppressive Molecules: Some pathogens release substances that dampen the immune response.
