👉 Bioinfection refers to the interaction between biological agents, such as viruses, bacteria, fungi, or parasites, and living organisms, including humans, animals, or plants. This interaction can lead to infection, where the pathogen invades and begins to multiply within the host's body, disrupting normal cellular functions and potentially causing disease. Bioinfections can range from mild, like a common cold caused by a virus, to severe, such as tuberculosis, which is bacterial. The process of bioinfection involves several stages: entry into the host, colonization, proliferation, and sometimes evasion of the host's immune system. Understanding bioinfections is crucial for developing treatments and preventive measures, such as vaccines and antibiotics, to combat diseases caused by these biological agents.
