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A pathogen is an infectious agent that causes illness to the host. These are commonly attributed to be bacteria and viruses.
They can also be simple organisms, such as Naegleria fowleri [the uncommon brain eating ameoba]. Most pathogens are infectious microbes, such as bacteria or viruses, which are capable of causing disease. Other parasites, such as fungi and protozoans, are also considered pathogens. Because not all microbes are harmful, pathogens refer specifically to those that can cause disease or other harm.
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∙ 7y ago
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∙ 12y agoPathogens are causal factors of diseases. Well, to put it simply, pathogens cause diseases.
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What are pathogens symptoms?
What are pathogens symptoms
What is the difference between germs and pathogens?
All germs are pathogens but all pathogens is not germs.
Do pathogens out number non pathogens?
yes
What pathogens respond to antibodies?
Antibodies respond to pathogens.
What are disease causing organisms called?
pathogens
Can pathogens be fatal?
it all depends on what type of pathogens they are.
What are the smallest pathogens called?
Prions are the smallest pathogens
How do pathogens cause infectious disease?
Pathogens cause Infectious Diseases by pathogens getting into your body and caused harm.
What are bacteria that cause diseases called?
They are called pathogens.
Can pathogens cause diseases in humans?
yes. Pathogens are diseases
What are the modes of transmission of pathogens?
descibe the modes of transfer of pathogens
What are atypical pathogens?
pathogens live inside the live cells
