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A ''pathogen'' is the organism that causes an [[infectious disease]]. It may be a [[bacterium]], [[protozoa]]n, [[fungus]], etc. | A '''pathogen''' is the organism that causes an [[infectious disease]]. It may be a [[bacterium]], [[protozoa]]n, [[fungus]], etc. Another way to phrase this is that '''pathogenic organisms''' are disease-producing. | ||
Revision as of 20:42, 30 May 2008
A pathogen is the organism that causes an infectious disease. It may be a bacterium, protozoan, fungus, etc. Another way to phrase this is that pathogenic organisms are disease-producing.