CLINICAL MEDICINE

Detailed explanation-1: -What are pathogens? Pathogens include viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites that invade the body and can cause health issues. Anthrax, HIV, Epstein-Barr virus, and the Zika virus, among many others are examples of pathogens that cause serious diseases.

Detailed explanation-2: -Microorganisms that cause disease are collectively called pathogens. Pathogens cause disease either by disrupting the bodies normal processes and/or stimulating the immune system to produce a defensive response, resulting in high fever, inflammation? and other symptoms.

Detailed explanation-3: -Pathogenic organisms. Similar term(s): pathogen. Definition: Organisms, including bacteria, viruses or cysts, capable of causing diseases (typhoid, cholera, dysentery) in a host (such as a person).

Detailed explanation-4: -Coughing or sneezing can cause pathogens to spread through tiny droplets in the air. These droplets can contain microorganisms, which other people breathe in. Microorganisms can also travel straight into the gut when a person consumes contaminated food or water. Bites from infected insects can also spread disease.

Detailed explanation-5: -Pathogens are microorganisms that have the potential to cause infectious diseases. Viruses, bacteria, protozoans and fungi are all potential pathogens.