How Does the Diversity of Pathogens Affect Toxicological Risk Assessment?
The diversity of pathogens poses challenges in toxicological risk assessment. Each pathogen type has different mechanisms of action, pathways of exposure, and health outcomes. This requires a multifaceted approach to evaluate the risk associated with exposure to pathogens and their toxins. Risk assessment must consider the pathogenicity, virulence, and potential for toxin production in different environmental and biological contexts. The integration of pathogen data into risk assessment models is essential for developing effective public health strategies.
