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Write a short note on Pathogen.


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Pathogen

  1. "A pathogen is simply defined as an organism that has the potential to cause infectious diseases in its host"
  2. The germs that cause disease to plants and animals are called pathogens.
  3. They spread diseases through the air or contact with the diseased person.
  4. Pathogens can be of different types such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi.

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