Infection - The entry, establishment, and replication of pathogens inside a host organism.⏎
Institute of Medicine - An independent, nonprofit organization that works outside of government to provide unbiased and authoritative advice on health and medicine to decision makers and the public.⏎
Mucous Membrane - The moist linings of body passages and internal cavities involved with absorption and secretion of substances.⏎
Habitat - The specific geographical area or physical environment that is inhabited by an organism or a population of organisms.⏎