👉 F-infection, also known as f-pathogen infection, is a term used to describe a type of infection where a pathogen, typically a virus or bacterium, enters a host and begins to replicate within cells, often leading to the transformation of those cells into infected cells. This process can spread from cell to cell, creating a network of infected cells that can disrupt normal cellular functions and potentially lead to disease. Unlike simple infection, which might involve external pathogens entering the body, f-infection emphasizes the intracellular nature of the pathogen's activity, where it hijacks the host cell machinery to propagate and cause harm. This mechanism is particularly relevant in understanding diseases like certain viral infections or bacterial endosymbionts that can alter host cell behavior.
