Journal of Microbiology and Infection

Microbial Pathogenesis

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Microbial pathogenesis is the study of how microorganisms cause disease. It involves understanding the molecular mechanisms by which microorganisms interact with host cells, evade host defenses, and damage host tissues. Microbial pathogenesis research aims to identify the virulence factors that enable microorganisms to cause disease, as well as the host factors that contribute to susceptibility to infection. Understanding microbial pathogenesis is critical for the development of new strategies to prevent and treat infectious diseases.