IMMUNOLOGY

ANTIGENS

ANTIGENS AND IMMUNOGENICITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Diseases that are caused by a pathogen are called?
A
Infectious
B
Non-infectious
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

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: -Infectious diseases are illnesses caused by the spread of microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites) or prions to humans from other humans, animals or the environment, including food and water.

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