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A wide range of organisms belonging to bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoans, helminths, etc., could cause diseases in men. Such disease causing organisms are called

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Pathogens

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Allergens

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Carcinogens

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D

Parasites

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The correct option is A
Pathogens
Pathogens

A wide range of organisms belonging to bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoans, helminths, etc., could cause diseases in humans.

Such disease causing organisms are called pathogens.

Eg: $S a l m o n e l l a t y p h i$ causes typhoid in humans.

Final answer:

d. Pathogens

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