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A substance or organism capable of producing disease is known as a pathogen. Pathogens include a variety of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites that can invade a host and disrupt normal biological functions. They can cause a range of diseases, from mild infections to severe conditions, depending on their virulence and the host's immune response. Understanding these agents is crucial for preventing and treating diseases effectively.

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Are all organisms disease producing?

no. an organism is any system of organs working together.


Disease producing bacteria comes from what kingdom?

Disease-producing bacteria come from the kingdom Bacteria.


What effect will a virus in the Lysogenic cycle have on organism?

It will have no direct effect on the organism ::x: It will cause a disease in the organism.


A pathogenic organism is one that causes a?

a pathogenic organism is an organism that is harmful to human cell rebuildingany organism which is causing any infection or disease causing alterations our immune system are called pathogenic organisms. the organisms like bacteria virus fungi can be termed as pathogens. the organism can be pathogenic by it self causing sever damage to the immune system or the metabolocal toxins released as byproduct.Path means disease. -gen means to make. It really helps to learn medical terminology. The word then means to make a disease. So a pathogenic organism is one that produces a disease.See link below:Pathogenesis is the creation of disease; when this genesis of disease is caused by [usually] microscopic organisms these microbes are said to be pathogenic.


What is an organism that may limit the growth rate of an organism?

Pathogens such as a bacterium or a virus can influence the growth rate of the host organism. Virus (not really an organism) can infect a bacterium and integrate their genetic material. This changes the homeostasis of the bacteria, because viral proteins would be start producing by the host. hence the host can not grow as a normal organism after infection.

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What is The invasion of the body by a disease-producing organism?

The answer is....infection


What is the medical term meaning ability of an organism to cause disease?

Pathogenicity is the ability of an organism to cause disease.


Which condition is an invasion of the body by a disease producing organism?

Pathogens


What is the invasion of the body by a disease producing organism?

The answer is....infection


What is the strength or disease-producing power of microorganisms called?

That is called as 'Pathogenicity' of the organism.


Are all organisms disease producing?

no. an organism is any system of organs working together.


What does infectious substance sign mean?

The bio-hazard symbol indicates that there is a living thing that is dangerous- such as an contagious disease organism. See the Related Links at the bottom of this page to see the symbol and a short article on the developer.


Any agent capable of producing disease-?

Pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites are capable of causing disease in humans. These agents can enter the body through various routes and disrupt normal physiological functions, leading to illness and symptoms. Prompt identification and treatment of the specific pathogen are essential to manage and control disease.


What toxic biological substance or disease-causing organism is hazardous to the health of people?

biohazard


What are the most common pathogen's?

There many common pathogens. They all are disease causing. Path- means disease + -ogen meaning causing. The list is very long but here you will find many http://www.dnafrequencies.com/dp/human.shtml


What is a disease producing agent especially a virus or bacterium called?

A micro-organism, such as a bacterium, a virus or a fungus, that invades a host and causes a disease is called a pathogen.


Is pathogens a disease-carrying organism?

Pathogen is the name given to the disease causing micro-organism. Patho means disease and gen means producing. Most of the bacteria are not pathogenic. Most of them are useful to you and ecosystem. Most of the pathogens keep you fit and keep your immunity in tune.