Infectious diseases are constantly evolving from "summary" of An Unnatural History of Emerging Infections by Ron Barrett,George Armelagos (the late)
The ever-changing nature of infectious diseases is a fundamental aspect of their existence. These diseases are not static entities but dynamic organisms that are constantly evolving in response to various environmental pressures. As such, the pathogens responsible for these diseases are always adapting and mutating to survive and thrive in their host populations. One key factor driving the evolution of infectious diseases is the process of natural selection. Pathogens that are better able to infect and spread within a host population are more likely to survive and pass on their genetic material to future generations. This continuous cycle of mutation and selection results in the emergence of new strains of pathogens that may have different characteristics and behaviors than their p...
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