title: Pathogenic synergism.
abstract: Microbial synergy is well recognized but its role in the pathogenesis of human infections is poorly understood and probably underestimated. Recent experiments with animal models and in vitro studies should facilitate a more objective and critical assessment of the contribution to various infections by microorganisms, individually and collectively.
mesh_terms: D000196:Actinomycosis / Q000209:etiology; D000818:Animals; D001421:Bacteria, Anaerobic / Q000472:pathogenicity; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000209:etiology; D004195:Disease Models, Animal; D005535:Foot Rot / Q000209:etiology; D007239:Infections / Q000209:etiology*; D012756:Sheep; D012757:Sheep Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D013145:Spirochaetales Infections / Q000209:etiology