Microbiology with Diseases by Body System (4th Edition)

by Bauman, Robert W,, PhD

Published by Benjamin Cummings

ISBN 10: 032191855X

ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-855-0

Chapter 14 - Infection, Infectious Diseases, and Epidemiology - Questions For Review - Fill in the Blanks - Page 446: 1

Answer

Pathogen

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A microbe that causes disease is called a pathogen. Pathogens are constantly present within the human body, meaning that the immune system must constantly fight off pathogens in order to avoid diseases.

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