Which statement is false about factors that contribute to the difficulty in treating bone infections?
A) Bone contains multiple microscopic channels that are impermeable to the cells and biochemicals of the body's natural defenses.
B) Microcirculation of bone is highly vulnerable to damage and destruction by bacterial toxins, leading to ischemic necrosis of bone.
C) Bone cells have a limited capacity to replace bone destroyed by infections.
D) Bacteria are walled off by macrophages and T lymphocytes so that the antibiotics cannot penetrate the infected area.
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