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Any organism or particle that can cause an infectious disease is called a?
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Pathogen.
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What is an RNA particle that causes disease?
A plant pathologist discovered an infectious RNA particle smaller than a virus that causes diseases in plants. He called it a viroid. Millions each year are lost by these viroids. These contain only RNA.
Which type of microrganisim is the smallest?
A prion is a small infectious particle that contains a misfolded protein. These contain no DNA or RNA. These cause Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, Scrapie in sheep and Kuru. These are deadly and progressive nerve wasting diseases.A plant pathologist discovered an infectious RNA particle smaller than a virus that causes diseases in plants. He called it a viroid. Millions each year are lost by these viroids. These contain only RNA.These two are the smallest infectious particles. They are not called microorganisms because they are not alive any more than viruses are.
Diseases caused by pathogens are called?
N/aA pathogen by definition is a disease causing organism
The acute infectious disease cause by the spore forming bacterium bacillus anthracis is called?
Anthrax
In what two ways can a person become immune to an infectious disease?
After a person has had a disease, the lymphocytes remain to produce more antibodies for that pathogen if the disease is encountered again. This is called IMMUNITY.
What is it called when you have a disease tha is long lasting and non-infectious?
A long lasting and non-infectious disease is called a CHRONIC Disease.
What is the study of infectious disease called?
Infectious Disease. (No, I am not being sarcastic) The study of disease is called pathology. The study of , say, the infectious disease Hepatitis would be under Hepatology. (Study of the liver and diseases involving the liver) The study of viruses would be called "virology".
What is the infectious agent called that causes the disease?
Its called "pathogen".
What is an RNA particle that causes disease?
A plant pathologist discovered an infectious RNA particle smaller than a virus that causes diseases in plants. He called it a viroid. Millions each year are lost by these viroids. These contain only RNA.
Why leprosy is called infectious disease?
It is indeed caused by a micro-organism transferable from an infected person to a susceptible contact. However it is the least infectious of all infectious diseases. Immunity of the human beings against the invading pathogenic organism is very high. In this respect leprosy differs from most infectious diseases.Dr R Ganapati,Bombay leprosy Projecte-mail : rganapati@yahoo.com
What is the meaning of infectious disease?
The disease which is spread from person to person is called infectious disease. For example flu is a viral disease through which the other person is infected from the patient
What is a microscopic organism that causes disease.?
bacteria, and other infectious agents are called pathogens. This also includes viruses, even though they technically aren't organisms
What is another term for infectious disease?
An infectious agent is a pathogen (germ). There are six kinds of infectious agents.Here they are listed:BactiriaVirusFungiHelminthPrionProtizoa.
What is the name of the disease which is caused by organisms?
if the disease is caude by a microorganism, this is called ( infection
What called the infectious disease which often results in paralysis?
Polio
What is an infectious disease doctor called?
Usually a 'disease' doctor is called a Physician or Internist. Â
What are infectious disease specialists?
Infectious disease specialists are physicians who completed additional post-graduate training in the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases. They are typically called in as consultants to assist with treatment decisions.
