👉 Neinfection, or non-infection, refers to the state where an organism, such as a bacterium or virus, is not capable of causing disease in a host. This can occur for various reasons, including genetic factors that prevent the pathogen from adhering to or invading host cells, the presence of antibodies that neutralize the pathogen, or the host's immune system effectively eliminating the infection before it can take hold. Neinfection is a crucial concept in understanding the balance between pathogens and their hosts, highlighting how even harmful microorganisms can be kept at bay without leading to illness.
