MEDICINE
INFECTIOUS DISEASES
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viruses
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pathogens
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microbes
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Infectious diseases are caused by pathogens, which include bacteria, fungi, protozoa, worms, viruses, and even infectious proteins called prions. Pathogens of all classes must have mechanisms for entering their host and for evading immediate destruction by the host immune system.
Detailed explanation-2: -Pathogenic organisms are of five main types: viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and worms. Some common pathogens in each group are listed in the column on the right.
Detailed explanation-3: -The main five categories of pathogens are viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoa and helminths. Pathogens are infectious agents. They can enter the body by various means. They can be soil-borne, foodborne, airborne or can spread through direct contacts, such as through body fluids or sexual contact.
Detailed explanation-4: -Pathogens include viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites that invade the body and can cause health issues.
Detailed explanation-5: -Escherichia coli, Salmonella, “Campylobacter", “Clostridium perfringens", “Staphylococcus aureus", and. “Listeria". 23-Nov-2021