So, if the pathogen doesn't need the host to be healthy and active, and actual selection favors pathogens that take advantage of those hosts, the winners in the competition are those that exploit the hosts for their own reproductive success.
Astfel, daca agentii patogeni nu au nevoie ca gaza sa fie sanatoasa si activa, atunci selectia reala favorizeza agentii patogeni care profita de aceste gazde, castigatorii in competitie sunt aceia care exploateaza gazdele pentru propriul succes reproductiv.