Mycobacteria spp. have evolved a mechanism to evade adaptive immunity by
A) creating autoantibodies against activated T-cell populations.
B) triggering T- and B-cell apoptosis.
C) hiding within red blood cells of the body (similar to malarial infection).
D) inducing the production of anti-inflammatory cytokines (IL-6 and IL-10).
E) producing phagocytic chemorepellants and paralyzing neutrophils.

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Mycobacteria spp. induce the production of anti-inflammatory cytokines such as IL-6 and IL-10, which dampen the immune response and allow the bacteria to evade adaptive immunity.

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