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The Evolution of Virulence

Human behavior appears to influence whether pathogens evolve into benign or harmful forms. Health policy should therefore include evolutionary considerations

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Scientific American Magazine Vol 268 Issue 4This article was originally published with the title “The Evolution of Virulence” in Scientific American Magazine Vol. 268 No. 4 (), p. 86
doi:10.1038/scientificamerican0493-86