A virus, a viroid or a prion
A Virus They have a protein coat to encase them
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A word used to describe "Infectious Agent" could be: Scary. Here is an example of it in a sentence: The scary, infectious agent stole my money.
Treponema Pallidum
It is clear that Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease is caused by an infectious agent, but it is not yet clear what type of agent that is.
A viroid is an infectious agent that consists of a small strand of RNA and that causes disease in plants.
pathogenAn agent of infection is a pathogen.
To provide an accurate answer, I need more context or details about the infectious agent you are referring to. Infectious agents can include bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites, and prions, each with specific names depending on the organism. Please specify the infectious agent or the disease it is associated with for a more precise response.
A pathogen or infectious agent is a biological agent that causes disease or illness to its host.