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Fig. 2. Cellular membrane protrusions induced by N. meningitidis lead to bacteria engulfment within host cells. (A-D) TEM photographs of a HUVEC monolayer infected by N. meningitidis for 4 hours (localized adhesion). A,B,C show cellular protrusions engulfing bacteria. Bars represent 1 µm.