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Darwin review: the evolution of virulence in human pathogens

7 Feb 2024

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By definition, all pathogens cause some level of harm to their hosts. If this harm occurs while the pathogen is transmitting, it can negatively affect the pathogen's fitness by shortening the duration over which transmission can occur. However, many of the factors that increase virulence (i.e. harm to host) also promote transmission, driving the pathogen population towards an optimal state of intermediate...

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Evolution and Genetic Dynamics
Yersinia bacterium, plague, ectoparasites research
Zoonotic diseases and public health

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PMID: 38320607
DOI: 10.1098/rspb.2023.2043

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