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Pathogen adaptation

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

The process by which pathogens evolve and adjust to take advantage of new opportunities to infect and spread through human populations.

AP course connection

Topic 8.15: 8.15 Pathogens and Infectious Diseases

Unit 8

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