Avirulence: an essential feature of the parasitic lifestyle.

Authors :: Yap GS
Source :: Trends in parasitology [Trends Parasitol] 2022 Dec; Vol. 38 (12), pp. 1028-1030. Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Oct 01.
Publication Year :: 2022
Abstract: The host plays an essential role in parasite transmission. The viability of the host-parasite relationship depends upon development of immune resistance and the induction of disease tolerance. Here I propose that pathogen coevolution of avirulence factors promoting host disease tolerance is an essential feature of the parasitic lifestyle.<br />Competing Interests: Declaration of interests The author declares no competing interests.<br /> (Copyright © 2022 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)