How do arboviruses cause nervous system infections?
A) The virus is small enough to pass through the blood-brain barrier.
B) The virus is capable of crossing the blood-brain barrier by binding to transport proteins in the capillaries meant to be used for various nutrients.
C) The virus invades and destroys the blood vessel cells that form the blood-brain barrier.
D) The virus produces toxins that damage neuron connections.
E) The virus gains entry into the CNS by hijacking neurons of the PNS.
Answer: C
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