Glossary

E

Epitope

An epitope is a small area (molecular segment) on the surface of an antigen that can elicit a specific immune response.

Epstein-Barr virus

Epstein-Barr-Virus (EBV) can cause infectious mononucleosis and is responsible for different cancers.

ESBL

ESBLs (extended-spectrum beta-lactamases) are bacterial enzymes that can break down certain beta-lactam antibiotics, thereby rendering them ineffective.

Escherichia coli

Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a gram-negative bacterium. Some strains are pathogenic, others do not cause disease.

ESKAPE

This abbreviation is used in infectiology to describe six frequently occurring multi-resistant hospital pathogens.

Eubiosis

Eubiose refers to the healthy, balanced state of the microbiome in which beneficial microorganisms predominate and have a positive effect on the host.

Evidence

Evidence is the transparency of a relation.
F

Filarial worms

Filarial worms are nematodes, which are parasites and can cause disease in humans.

Flaviviruses

Flaviviruses are transmitted to mammals and humans by the bite of infected mosquitoes and ticks. They cause serious diseases. n.

FMT

In fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT), processed fecal microbiota from the stool of healthy donors is transferred to patients to modulate their gut microbiome.