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Most bacteria are harmless, in fact a lot is beneficial. However, several are pathogenic, meaning they can cause infection. For example, Tuberculosis is caused by bacterium.

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What is Bacteria and other organisms that cause diseases called?

Pathogenic bacteria are what causes infectous disease. There are different bacterias that cause different diseases. It is believed that there are over 100 BILLION types of bacteria. Tuberculosis is a bacterial caused disease.


Disease-causing organisms are known as?

Bacteria and viruses that cause illness are known as pathogens.


Is it true that some bacteria are not pathogens?

Yes, it is true that not all bacteria are pathogens. In fact, the majority of bacteria are harmless or even beneficial to humans and other organisms. Only a small percentage of bacteria are pathogenic and can cause disease.


What are Disease Causing Bacteria or Viruses?

Pathogens


Are viruses and bacteria types of pathogens?

yes


How many pathogens are there?

There are four major types of human pathogens: -Bacteria -Viruses -Fungi -and Protists


What are bacteria that cause diseases called?

Bacteria that cause diseases are called pathogenic bacteria. These bacteria can invade the body and lead to infections and illnesses. Examples include Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and Streptococcus pneumoniae.


Bacteria that cause disease are also known as?

Pathogens.


How is pathogens and non-pathogens alike?

Pathogens and non-pathogens are alike in that they can both exist in various environments and interact with organisms. However, pathogens have the ability to cause disease in their hosts, while non-pathogens do not typically cause harm.


What are the four types of pathogens?

The four type of pathogens are bacterium, protists, viruses, and fungi. Parasitic worms are NOT pathogens.


What are pathogen-free states?

Pathogens are any disease carrying or causing microorganism. Pathogens include bacteria and viruses. Pathogens exist in every part of the world. There are no places free of pathogens.


In the movie Osmosis Jones where do the pathogans like to hide?

The pathogens (viruses, bacteria, etc) like to hide out in the armpits! The pathogens (viruses, bacteria, etc) like to hide out in the armpits!