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​Which one of the following pathogens does not have the ability to survive within macrophages?​
Question

Which one of the following pathogens does not have the ability to survive within macrophages?

A.

Schistosoma mansoni

B.

Mycobacterium tuberculosis

C.

Listeria monocytogenes

D.

Leishmania donovani

Correct option is A

Explanation-

Option a - Schistosoma mansoni - This is a Parasitic helminth (worm) . It is an extracellular parasite, found in blood vessels, not inside macrophages. It does not require macrophage survival for its life cycle.

Incorrect options-
Option b -  Mycobacterium tuberculosis . This is a bacterium (cause of TB). It is a classic intracellular pathogen, survives and multiplies inside macrophages by inhibiting phagosome-lysosome fusion.
Option c -  Listeria monocytogenes. ​This is a bacterium (foodborne pathogen). This bacterium invades macrophages, escapes into cytoplasm, and multiplies inside. It also uses actin-based motility for cell-to-cell spread.
Option d - Leishmania donovani . This is a protozoan parasite (causes visceral leishmaniasis) . This parasite is adapted to live and replicate inside macrophages, especially inside phagolysosomes.

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