The discussions reflect a balanced view, with contributors analyzing how virulence can be advantageous or costly for microbes, exemplified by comments about transmission reliance and the evolution of pathogenic traits. The use of technical terms and references, like 'costs and benefits' and mentions of specific researchers, shows thoughtful engagement and recognition of the publication's significance.
AgreementModerate agreement
Most discussions recognize the article's points on the dual nature of virulence, showing moderate agreement with its conclusions.
InterestModerate interest
Participants seem moderately interested, engaging with concepts like the costs and benefits of virulence and its evolution.
EngagementModerate engagement
Many posts delve into ideas about the adaptive strategies of microbes, referencing authors and concepts from the publication, indicating thoughtful engagement.
ImpactModerate impact
The discussion highlights the perceived importance of the research in understanding pathogen behavior and microbial evolution, suggesting a moderate impact on scientific discourse.
Abstract in brief
The essay examines the effects of virulence on microbes from the microbe's perspective, questioning whether it offers benefits or costs.
It concludes that virulence generally offers few benefits unless it is essential for disease transmission between hosts, and it often involves risks like dependence on the host or potential extinction.
These risks and limited advantages help explain why only a small fraction of microbes cause diseases in humans and animals despite their vast abundance in nature.]
New minireviw: benefits and costs of animal virulence for microbes @ASMicrobiology https://t.co/htnb5JAZtf https://t.co/NMDZ8BAurX
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Arturo Casadevall
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The way I think about this is positing that the capacity for virulence can have benefits and costs for the microbe. If the microbe needs disease for transmission, and also needs a host, then virulence is maintained or can even increase with time. https://t.co/RcrWnCAUHc https://t.co/07Nb6jMcvH https://t.co/74ykcNF3ci
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Arturo Casadevall
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I suggest avoiding thinking of 'successful pathogens'. Having a high pathogenic potential may necessarily be good for microbes. Liise-anne Pirofski and I have written about the costs and benefits of virulence for microbes https://t.co/RcrWnCSvyK https://t.co/ClndyOfNRE
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Arturo Casadevall
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Agree. Evolution of virulence over time is affected by the necessity for disease in transmission. Organisms that rely on symptoms/disease for spread will not necessarily attenuate. On the flip side, virulence has costs and is not always good for a microbe.
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Jun 7, 2022 · 1 like · 10,028 followersView post →
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The adaptability of fungi to warmer temperatures is an obvious consequence of climate change. Climate change has played a role in emerging fungal pathogens like Candida auris, Cryptococcus neoformans, and Aspergillus…
Agree. Evolution of virulence over time is affected by the necessity for disease in transmission. Organisms that rely on symptoms/disease for spread will not necessarily attenuate. On the flip side, virulence has costs and is not always good for a microbe.
https://t.co/Hho2yX2IPW https://t.co/6H0EuWPFv4
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Mark O. Martin
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RT @ACasadevall1: The way I think about this is positing that the capacity for virulence can have benefits and costs for the microbe. If th…
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Ralph Isberg
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RT @ACasadevall1: The way I think about this is positing that the capacity for virulence can have benefits and costs for the microbe. If th…
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Arturo Casadevall
@ACasadevall1 · X
The way I think about this is positing that the capacity for virulence can have benefits and costs for the microbe. If the microbe needs disease for transmission, and also needs a host, then virulence is maintained or can even increase with time. https://t.co/RcrWnCAUHc https://t.co/07Nb6jMcvH https://t.co/74ykcNF3ci
Jan 28, 2022 · 9 likes · 2 shares · 10,028 followersView post →
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Arturo Casadevall
@ACasadevall1 · X
I suggest avoiding thinking of 'successful pathogens'. Having a high pathogenic potential may necessarily be good for microbes. Liise-anne Pirofski and I have written about the costs and benefits of virulence for microbes https://t.co/RcrWnCSvyK https://t.co/ClndyOfNRE
Dec 13, 2020 · 2 likes · 10,028 followersView post →
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BIOCIENCIA
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Benefits and Costs of Animal Virulence for Microbes https://t.co/2pVKw02GFY
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