Pathogens are disease-causing organisms. By natural selection, they develop evasion mechanisms to outsmart the host’s immune system and to get the upper hand. One way to support the immune system and fight back is medical intervention. However, this can lead to unwanted adaptions of pathogens as seen in antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
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Source: Phys.org