Bordetella pertussis causes lymphocytosis by producing a lymphocytosis-promoting factor that prevents lymphocytes from leaving the blood to go to lymph nodes.
Bordetella pertussis causa linfocitosis al producir un factor promotor de linfocitos que les impide salir de la sangre hacia los ganglios linfáticos.
| Front | What bacteria will cause lymphocytosis and what is the mechanism? |
|---|---|
| Back | Bordetella pertussis→ produces lymphocytosis promoting factor which prevents lymphocytes from leaving blood to go to lymph node |
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