Question

What is the disease causing microbes called as?

Answer 1

Disease causing microbes:

1. Infectious diseases are caused by microorganisms such as viruses, bacteria, fungi or parasites and can spread between individuals.
2. Microbes that cause diseases are collectively called pathogens.
3. They spread with the help of a vector or a carrier.
4. They cause infection by intruding on the body’s immune system.
5. As a result, the immune system produces inflammatory and phagocytic responses.
6. Example: HIV virus causes AIDS.