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host

In biology, an organism that is parasitized by another. In commensalism, the partner that does not benefit may also be called the host.

host

Large computer that supports a number of smaller computers or terminals that are connected to it via a network. Hosts may be mainframe computers that service large number of terminals or green screens, or, for example, Internet hosts that serve Web pages and files to personal computers attached via the Internet.



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Given the effect on the quality of life of those afflicted and the lack of adequate treatment, identifying host risk factors for Buruli ulcer is an important research imperative (2).
Schistosoma haematobium infection and Buruli ulcer by Portaels, Francoise / Emerging Infectious Diseases
Although case series and population-based surveillance have identified several possible host risk factors for the development of invasive GAS disease, including age, Native American ethnicity, HIV infection, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease, alcoholism, and other chronic diseases (1-3), these studies have not been able to assess household risk factors.
Invasive group a streptococcal disease: risk factors for adults. ... by Schuchat, Anne / Emerging Infectious Diseases
For epidemiologic investigation, priorities were 1) analysis of individual host risk factors for anthrax infection; 2) exposure reconstruction and risk characterization; and 3) review of unexamined or previously unpublished (potentially classified) animal data related to dose response.
Bioterrorism-related public health Bacillus anthracis research ... by Ashford, David A. / Emerging Infectious Diseases
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