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: [[Pathogen]]s can be passed from one [[organism]] to another.
 
: [[Pathogen]]s can be passed from one [[organism]] to another.
 
There are 4 main types of [[pathogen]] you should know:
 
There are 4 main types of [[pathogen]] you should know:
*[[Bacteria]]
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*[[Pathogenic Bacteria|Bacteria]]
*[[Fungus]]
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*[[Pathogenic Fungus|Fungi]]
*[[Protozoa]]
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*[[Pathogenic Protist|Protists]]
*[[Virus]]
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*[[Virus]]es

Revision as of 08:45, 11 November 2018

Key Stage 4

Meaning

A pathogen is a micro-organism which causes an infection.

About Pathogens

Pathogens are sometimes referred to as germs.
Pathogens are a cause of disease in organisms.
Pathogens can be passed from one organism to another.

There are 4 main types of pathogen you should know: