Glossary

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Epidemiology

Epidemiology investigates the occurrence and distribution of diseases within the population. Moreover, molecular biology techniques are used in molecular epidemiology.

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

Extended spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBL) are bacterial enzymes that render certain antibiotics ineffective and make bacteria multidrug-resistant.

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.
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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.