Studied by 4 peoplePathogens
They are microorganisms that can cause disease in their host organisms, including humans.
Human microbiota
It refers to the vast community of microorganisms that reside in and on the human body.
Dysbiosis
Imbalances or disruptions in the microbiota is known as dysbiosis.
Colonization resistance
The human microbiota plays a crucial role in preventing pathogen colonization and infection through various mechanisms, collectively known as colonization resistance.
Infection
It is a complex process that involves the interaction between pathogens and host cells at the cellular and molecular levels.
Cell biology of infection
It encompasses the processes by which pathogens enter host cells, manipulate host cellular machinery, and evade host immune responses.
Viruses
Acellular, neither living nor non-living.
Well-known pathogens
the influenza virus, Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, Candida fungi, and Plasmodium parasites causing malaria.
lysosomal degradation
they evade or subvert host cell
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