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What is the term meaning any organism that causes problems for humans?
The term is "pathogen," which refers to any organism, such as a virus, bacterium, or fungus, that can cause disease in humans. Pathogens can infect the body and lead to illness or other negative health effects.
Do some microorganisms cause disease?
Yes, some bacteria cause disease, for example. A general term for microorganisms that cause disease is "pathogens."
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.
What does it means to be a pathogenic organism?
a pathogen is any thing (usualy a bacteria, virus, or protein based) that can cause a disease
Is a germ a bacteria or virus?
"Germ" is an informal term for a pathogen, which is a formal term for something that makes you sick. A germ is a microscopic organism that can carry disease. Other words used for germs are microorganisms, microbes, and in slang, "bugs".The term generally refers to bacteria, or viruses. It could also include fungi or protozoa. In food, this could be two things:1. Microorganisms, such as bacteria2. The embryo portion of a cereal grain. (See related questions section below for additional information about the types of microbes or germs.)
Can a virus cause a disease?
yes
Are HIV and AIDs two distinct diseases?
HIV is the virus. AIDS is the disease caused by the virus. (So HIV is not actually a disease per se.) As an analogue - the H1N1 virus can cause the flu.
What are immediate causes of a disease?
Immediate cause is the first cause identified when a person is suffering from a disease. For example, if a baby is suffering from loose motions,we can say that the cause of the loose motions is an infection with a virus. So, the immediate cause of the disease is virus.
When does the cold virus cause disease?
Respiratory tract
How can a virus affect the person?
Any virus can usually cause a severe disease or death.
What diseases cause a virus?
A virus does not cause a disease but it will weapon your immune system and make you more susceptible to contracting diseases.
What is the medical term meaning germ?
Pathogen is the medical term meaning microorganism that may cause disease. Pathogens include group A beta strep, influenza virus, aspergillus, and head lice.
What disease does the chickenpox vaccine cause?
It doesn't cause any disease. It protects against the chicken pox (varicella-zoster) virus.
What term is used describing the transmitting of immunodeficiency virus?
Transmission is caused by the host (the person with the disease) and contraction is the term for the person receiving the disease.
What does attenuated virus vaccine consist of?
attenuated virus consist of same virus but its capacity to cause disease has deleted by the process of attenuation.
Does virus cause disease?
yes it causes diseases such as flu,conjuctivitis
A virus that infects the fish in your aquarium will not cause a human disease because?
Enzymes needed for the virus will not be found in humans.
