The Likelihood That a Particular Host Will Succumb to an Infectious

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Essay

The likelihood that a particular host will succumb to an infectious microorganism depends on many factors.Identify and describe at least five different circumstances that contribute to disease susceptibility in a host.

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Definitions:

Environmental Stressors

External forces or conditions that can potentially cause stress in an individual, influencing both mental and physical health.

Individual Characteristics

The unique traits, behaviors, and attitudes that distinguish one person from another.

Epigenetic Effects

Alterations in the expression of genes resulting from processes that do not involve modifications to the DNA sequence itself.

Psychological Disorder

A pattern of behavioral or psychological symptoms that impact multiple life areas and/or create distress for the person experiencing them, often recognized by the medical community as clinically significant.