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A host is an organism that the parasite lives on. In other words the parasite may use the host's resources in a negative way.
For example: A tick living off the blood of a human. The tick is the parasite and the human is the host. The tick lives off the blood of the human.
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What is the difference between germs and pathogens?
All germs are pathogens but all pathogens is not germs.
What is scientific word for human parasites?
The scientific word for human parasites is "pathogens" or "parasitic organisms."
Are pathogens microorganism?
Some are, some aren't. Parasites are pathogens and can be quite large in some cases.
What is the difference between a vector and a parasite?
vector is usually is the arthropodes carrying the parasites such as mosquitoes.
What is the difference between vector and parasite?
A vector is an organism, often an insect, that transmits pathogens or parasites from one host to another without being affected by them, such as mosquitoes transmitting malaria. In contrast, a parasite is an organism that lives on or in a host, deriving nutrients at the host's expense, which can lead to harm or disease. While vectors facilitate the spread of diseases, parasites are the organisms that cause the infections.
How do pathogens cause infectious disease?
Pathogens cause Infectious Diseases by pathogens getting into your body and caused harm.
What are the six types of pathogens that can cause diseases?
The six types of pathogens that can cause diseases are bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, prions, and parasites. Each type of pathogen has different characteristics and mechanisms of causing illness in humans.
What are the five groups of pathogens?
Bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa (aka protists), parasites.
What is the difference between mitosis and parasites?
Parasites are organisms that feed off of other organisms. they Benefit while the other is harmed. Mitosis is the division of cells. They are totally different.
What is the difference between internal and external parasites in cattle?
Internal parasites in cattle can be worms in the intestinal tract and external ones would be ticks, flies and fleas on their skin.
What are the five major groups of pathogens?
Bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa (aka protists), parasites.
Whats the difference between mebendazole and metronidazole?
Mebendazole treats parasites (antihelminthic) ONLY and metronidazole treats protozoa and anerobic bacteria NOT parasites. Second year med student -kumereng
