OVERVIEW OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
THE GOOD BAD AND UGLY OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
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virus
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bacteria
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fungi
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all of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -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. Infectious agents can grow in various body compartments, as shown schematically in Fig.
Detailed explanation-2: -In total, there are ∼1, 400 known species of human pathogens (including viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoa and helminths), and although this may seem like a large number, human pathogens account for much less than 1% of the total number of microbial species on the planet.
Detailed explanation-3: -Viruses. Viruses are made up of a piece of genetic code, such as DNA or RNA, and protected by a coating of protein. Bacteria. Bacteria are microorganisms made of a single cell. Fungi. There are millions of different fungal species on Earth. Parasites. 03-Apr-2019