Why are there so few pathogens? Ecology and evolution in pathogen emergence.

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Why are there so few pathogens, and what determines their emergence? The ecological and evolutionary forces of host availability, geographic exposure, and microbial innovation will shape future human diseases.

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Published in:	PLoS Biology
Main Author:	John M Drake
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2025-08-01
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.3003329

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