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Epitope

An epitope is a small area (molecular segment) on the surface of an antigen that can elicit a specific immune response.

Epstein-Barr-Virus (EBV) can cause infectious and is responsible for different cancers.

Extended spectrum beta-lactamases () are bacterial enzymes that render certain antibiotics ineffective and make bacteria multidrug-resistant.

Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a bacterium. Some strains are pathogenic, others do not cause disease.

This abbreviation is used in infectiology to describe six frequently occurring multi-resistant hospital pathogens.

is the transparency of a relation.

are nematodes, which are and can cause disease in humans.

are transmitted to mammals and humans by the bite of infected mosquitoes and ticks. They cause serious diseases. n.

is an inflammation of the stomach lining mainly caused by the bacterium Helicobacter pylori.

Typical symptoms of are stomach ache, diarrhea and vomiting. They are caused by bacteria, viruses or .