FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
FOODBORNE ILLNESS AND FOOD SAFETY
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Question
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A pathogen is a disease causing microorganism
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true
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false
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -A pathogen is defined as an organism causing disease to its host, with the severity of the disease symptoms referred to as virulence. Pathogens are taxonomically widely diverse and comprise viruses and bacteria as well as unicellular and multicellular eukaryotes.
Detailed explanation-2: -FALSE. Many infectious diseases are caused by viruses and bacteria. But there are also other types of pathogens that cause illness.
Detailed explanation-3: -A true pathogen is an infectious agent that causes disease in virtually any susceptible host. Opportunistic pathogens are potentially infectious agents that rarely cause disease in individuals with healthy immune systems.
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