The phrase "pathogen exposure" refers to the situation where someone comes into contact with harmful microbes or viruses that can cause diseases or infections. Full definition
The AVMA recommends that veterinarians inform pet owners of potential risks and educate them on how to best mitigate the risk of pathogen exposure in both handling the food and in managing pets consuming undercooked or raw animal - source protein diets.» (catbehaviorassociates.com)
The social avoidance and anhedonia (the inability to feel pleasure in normally pleasurable activities) characteristic of depression move energy resources to ghting infection, and the hypervigilance characteristic of anxiety disorders is linked to protection from attack and subsequent pathogen exposure. (faith.org.uk)
Today, the company is looking ahead at technology that will further reduce bacteria and pathogen exposure as well as protect product integrity and increase shelf life. (fooddrink-magazine.com)