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Pathogen
A microorganism that causes infectious diseases
Bacteria
Microscopic organisms that once inside the body can release poisons and toxins and can be treated by antibiotics
Viruses
Smaller than bacteria and can only reproduce within host cells but destroys the cell doing so
How are Pathogens Spread?
Vectors
Contaminated food
The air
Body fluids
Direct contact
Unclean water
Sexually transmitted
Plant defences
Chemical
Physical
Mechanical
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