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zavuch27 [327]
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HURRYYYY Y HELPPPPPWhat are pathogens?

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Softa [21]3 years ago
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Pathogens : A bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause disease.
Examples of pathogens: bacteria which include salmonella, listeria and viruses such as Cryptosporidium.
The human body contains many natural defenses against some common pathogens as well as “helpful” bacteria that helps fight off diseases
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