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Microbe is a very general term referring to any organism smaller than can be visible to the unaided eye. Not all microbes are viruses; only viruses cause viral infections (what is colloquially termed "getting a virus" is actually "having a viral infection," but more frequently, it may be a bacterial or viral infection which is called "a virus" and is extremely false.
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Does influenza cause microbes?
No, it is the other way around, the microbes cause the influenza. The flu is caused by viruses. Viruses are examples of pathogens/microbes* just as bacteria are. *Some microbiologists do not consider viruses "microbes" since they are not actually living organisms and since they are sub-microscopic particles.
What are harmful microbes?
Harmful microbes are germs ,they cause various diseases i.e Bacteria,fungi,protozoa & viruses etc
What are disease causing microbes called?
The disease causing microbes are called pathogens.
Are viruses considered microbes?
Yes, viruses are considered microbes because they are microscopic organisms that are capable of causing infections in living organisms.
What is the technical name of germs?
Microorganisms or Microbes are referred to as germs.
What microbes can I eat?
fungi bacteria viruses
What are viruses bacteria and fungi?
Micro-organisms
Does microbes contribute to cancer?
Yes, there are carcinogenic viruses.
What are tow main microbes that cause disease?
TB and syphilis are both caused by bacteria.We know that microbes such as harmful bacterium and viruses are responsible for diseases.Tuberculosis is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis and syphilis is caused by Treponema pallidium,a spirochaete.The special character about M.tuberculosis is that it is neither gram+ve or gram-ve bacterium,since it does not retain any stain due to a waxy layer with high lipid content.
What are the 5 main microbes?
bacteria viruses fungi protists
Are germs microbes?
yes because germs and microbes are carrying the same bacteria
What is the differences between a compound and electron microscope?
The compound microscope is a light microscope that uses light to "see" microbes. Viruses are too small.The electron microscope uses electrons to "see" microbes or viruses.
