M6 L22 Flashcards
(2 cards)
1
Q
comparitive genomics within a species pros
A
understand
- emergence events
- transmission chains
- variant evolution
- spread through time and space
- outbreak trajectory
- changes in virulence
2
Q
pathogen fatality factors
A
- immunity
- infecting dose
- host genetics & defense mechanisms
- medical treatment
- route of entry into body
- intrinsic virulence
