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Any harmful disease-causing microorganisms are termed as _______.

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Pathogens is the term given for harmful disease-causing microorgansims. They can enter our body through contaminated air, water or food. They can also get transmitted by direct contact with an infected person or carried through an animal. Bacteria, fungi, protozoa, etc. are examples of microorganisms that can be pathogens.

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