👉 The term "hunter-infection" refers to a concept where a host organism, often an animal or human, serves as a reservoir for a pathogen that can infect other hosts. In this dynamic, the "hunter" is typically the infected individual, which harbors and transmits the pathogen to others through various means such as direct contact, vectors, or environmental contamination. The "infection" aspect describes the state of being infected by the pathogen, which can lead to a range of outcomes from asymptomatic carriage to severe disease. This relationship highlights the complex interplay between hosts and pathogens, where the hunter's role in sustaining and spreading the infection is crucial for the pathogen's survival and propagation.
