<i>E. coli</i> K1 meningitis (IMAGE) Children's Hospital Los Angeles Caption E. coli K1 damages microvessels (green) that constitute the blood-brain barrier in an experimental newborn mouse model of meningitis Credit Subramanian Krishnan, Ph.D. Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.