Pathogenesis is the development of a disease from onset to final stages, important for identifying and treating diseases. It allows doctors to determine the cause and stage of a disease, and can provide insight into disease spread and prevention. It intersects with pathophysiology and epidemiology, and is critical in studying new and emerging diseases. Pathogenesis […]
High blood pressure can be caused by various factors, including a sedentary lifestyle, unhealthy diet, structural defects, and certain drugs. Primary hypertension has no known cause, while secondary hypertension can be accelerated by weight gain and inactivity. Eating too much salt and too little potassium can also lead to high blood pressure. Alcohol, tobacco, and […]
Microbial pathogenesis is the process by which microorganisms cause disease. There are four types of pathogenesis: inflammation, malignancy, tissue breakdown, and infection. Infections are the most common form and occur in three phases: initial infection, reproduction, and continuation. The microorganism’s goal is to replicate and spread before the body’s defenses destroy it. Transmission occurs through […]
