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The primary mechanism of fibromyalgia seems to be an abnormal amplification of pain information by the CNS.
Microorganisms
Tiny life forms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa that exist in virtually all environments on the planet.
Infection Cycle
A sequence of events that involve the spread of pathogens, from their source through a means of transmission, to a susceptible host.
Pathogen Established
Refers to the successful colonization and growth of a disease-causing microorganism within a host.
Reservoir Host
An organism that harbors a pathogen for an extended period, without suffering from disease caused by the pathogen, and serves as a source of infection.
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