Significance of Novel pathogen
A novel pathogen is defined as a newly identified microorganism that causes disease. In the context of the pandemic, this term specifically refers to the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which is responsible for COVID-19. Identifying such pathogens is crucial for understanding their impacts on health and developing appropriate responses to combat them.
Synonyms: Emerging pathogen
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Hindu concept of 'Novel pathogen'
In Hinduism, a novel pathogen signifies a new or unfamiliar disease-causing agent. Epidemics arise when immunity to established or novel pathogens decreases, surpassing the transmission threshold.
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
(1) An epidemic can occur when the immunity to an established or this type of pathogen is reduced below the endemic equilibrium, and the transmission threshold is exceeded.[1]
The concept of Novel pathogen in scientific sources
The keyphrase "Novel pathogen" pertains to a newly identified microorganism that causes disease, specifically highlighting SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, as a prominent example of such pathogens.
From: Journal of Public Health in Africa
(1) These are emerging and adapting due to shifts in the thermal performance curves of pathogens, vectors, and hosts, among other factors.[2]