Since 2020, aggregated from related topics
Host-pathogen interaction is a research area that focuses on the relationship between a host organism (such as a human or animal) and a pathogen (such as a virus, bacteria, or parasite) that infects the host. Researchers in this field study how pathogens enter and survive within host cells, evade the host immune response, and cause disease. They also investigate how the host immune system recognizes and responds to pathogens, and how these interactions can be targeted for the development of new treatments or vaccines. Overall, understanding host-pathogen interactions is crucial for developing strategies to prevent and treat infectious diseases.