OVERVIEW OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
THE GOOD BAD AND UGLY OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
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Question
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Disease-causing microorganism, such as a bacterium or fungus.
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antigen
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prion
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pathogen
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allergen
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Infectious diseases are caused by microorganisms such as viruses?, bacteria?, fungi or parasites?. Microorganisms that cause disease are collectively called pathogens.
Detailed explanation-2: -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.
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