Complex interactions in the life cycle of a simple parasite shape the evolution of virulence.

Evolutionary expectations about the virulence of parasites (i.e., the parasite-induced mortality rate of the host) often focus solely on the within-host transmission stage, overlooking the time spent between hosts and variations in transmission cycles. Moreover, the parasite growth rate within the h...

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Main Authors: Luís M Silva, Jacob C Koella
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2025-06-01
Series:PLoS Pathogens
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.ppat.1013294
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