In Bacterial Meningitis,some Antibiotics are Prevented from Reaching the Infection

Question

In bacterial meningitis,some antibiotics are prevented from reaching the infection due to
A)chemical degradation of the antibiotic.
B)blood-brain barrier.
C)scar tissue formation.
D)degradation of local blood vessels.

Accepted Answer

The blood-brain barrier is a layer of cells that restricts the passage of substances from the bloodstream into the brain and cerebrospinal fluid. This barrier also prevents some antibiotics from reaching the site of infection in bacterial meningitis, leading to reduced effectiveness of treatment.