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The academic term for a 'germ' is a pathogen, or a substance that can cause disease, illness, or infection. The most common organisms that may be considered 'germs' are bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protists.
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∙ 13y agoThere is no separate scientific name for Pathogens.
Pathogen is a common generic name used to refer to infectious organisms such as bacteria , viruses (such as HIV), and fungi.
patho- means disease + -gen means a producer. Hence, a Pathogen is a disease producer.
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∙ 14y agothe scientific word for germ is micro-organism or microbe
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∙ 15y agoBloodborne pathogen
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∙ 13y agoBacteriol.
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